used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
charlatanismnoun
the dishonesty of a charlatan
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
Constance's
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From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
put on clothes
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
Erpingham
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From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
Erpingham's
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From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
a young female
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
Godolphin's
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From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
Liehbur's
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From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
without good reason
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
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 The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
and nothing more
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
pendants
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From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
PROPHETESSnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
determined
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
soothsayernounUS /ˌsuːθˈseɪər/
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She drew her mantle round her stately figure, put on a large disguising bonnet, and repaired to Madame Liehbur's house.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND THE PROPHETESS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A strange suspicion had entered Constance's mind, and for Godolphin's sake she resolved to put it to the proof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
in or at the place that
From this reading The girl only replied to Lady Erpingham's question by an intelligent sign; and running lightly up the stairs, conducted the guest into an anteroom, where she waited but for a few moments before she was admitted into Madame Liehbur's apartment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Moorish girl opened the door to the countess; and her strange dress, her African hue and features, relieved by the long, glittering pendants in her ears, while they seemed suited to the eccentric reputation of her mistress, brought a slight smile to the proud lip of Lady Erpingham, as she conceived them a part of the charlatanism practised by the soothsayer.
