used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after his arrival I rose early.
(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 These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The morning after his arrival I rose early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
cloaks
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From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
cowls
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From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
characterized by great determination
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The morning after his arrival I rose early.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
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 There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
the force of workers available
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after his arrival I rose early.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
by chance
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The morning after his arrival I rose early.
Servalnoun
slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
up to a particular time
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
at the time that
From this reading I heard my husband move about his room till a late hour, when silence proclaimed he had gone to rest.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading There was something very strange about them; and as none of the domestics knew from whence they came, or whither they went, I determined to ask my husband their business at the castle.
which person or people
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had for some weeks remarked the visits of several mysterious looking strangers, who came often, and were closeted long with Monsieur de Serval in his studio.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading These men were dressed in the costume of the peasantry, but they all wore brown cloaks, with cowls drawn over their faces, which they jealously preserved from sight, perhaps from pity to those unfortunate hearts on whom they should bestow their glances.
