used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
terminate
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
Brenton
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From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
don't
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From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
at any time
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
apart from; not including
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
set up or found
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
a young female
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
Jane
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From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
engage in
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
come together
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
easily agitated
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
express a supposition
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning Jane Morton prepared to meet Mrs. Brenton, and make her confession.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading She called at the Brenton residence, but found it closed, as it had been ever since the tragedy of Christmas morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
which person or people
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took her some time to discover the whereabouts of Mrs. Brenton, who, since the murder, had resided with a friend except while under arrest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For a moment Mrs. Brenton did not recognize the thin and pale woman who stood before her in a state of such extreme nervous agitation, that it seemed as if at any moment she might break down and cry.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
an affirmative
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
you'll
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From this reading "I don't suppose you'll remember me, ma'am," began the girl, "but I worked for you two weeks before--before----" "Oh yes," said Mrs. Brenton, "I remember you now.
