used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
Catharine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
cavalierlyadverbUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrli/
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
Eastworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
Eastworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
a man of refinement
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
Goldsborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
ladylovenoun
a woman who is a man's sweetheart
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And then, thinking that she had literally obeyed orders in “attending” the gentleman, she returned to her duties in the lower regions of the house.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Meanwhile, Albert Goldsborough threw himself into a chair before the fire to wait for Colonel Eastworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
someone who visits
From this reading Catharine slipped after him, opened Colonel Eastworth’s door, and showed the visitor in.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
at the time that
From this reading When Albert Goldsborough was turned out of the library by his indignant little ladylove, he did not go out of the house as she had commanded him to do.
which person or people
From this reading He passed cavalierly by the staring and stupefied servant who had been ordered to attend him, and saying that he should go to Colonel Eastworth’s rooms and wait for his return, ascended the stairs.
