used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
cause to be bored
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
a young female
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
how
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From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
Mertens
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From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I am so astounded by the sudden change in my lot," said Miss Mertens, after Elizabeth had offered her congratulations, "that I am obliged to close my eyes how and then and collect my senses.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her father and mother instantly acceded to Elizabeth’s request; and she hastened back to the castle to carry to Miss Mertens their cordial invitation.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
wardrobesnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊbz/
plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
at the time that
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At her feet stood a trunk half packed, closets and wardrobes were wide open, and the chairs were heaped with books, dresses, and linen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The governess, when Elizabeth entered her room, was leaning with folded hands against the wall.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl hastened to her friend, threw her arms around her, and looked into her face, which, while it bore traces of tears, was beaming with happiness.
