used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
(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 The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
a social unit living together
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were lifted now, however, and regarded the speaker quietly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
the act of departing
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
held up in the air
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
Marion
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From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
with low volume
From this reading They were lifted now, however, and regarded the speaker quietly.
Rathborne
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From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading They were lifted now, however, and regarded the speaker quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do I think of Mr. Rathborne?" she asked.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading They were lifted now, however, and regarded the speaker quietly.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were lifted now, however, and regarded the speaker quietly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two girls were together in a handsome, airy parlor, through which the stream of family life had been flowing all morning, but from which it had now ebbed, leaving them alone.
which person or people
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Helen, who had been flitting like a bird from one occupation, or attempt at occupation, to another, now threw herself into a chair by one of the low open windows, and looked at Marion, who was lying luxuriously on a couch near by, and for an hour past had not lifted her eyes from her book.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have not told me yet, Marion, what you think of Paul," said Helen the next day.
