used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
Joanna
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From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
immediately past
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
go away from a place
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
easily agitated
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
others
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From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
with low volume
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
cut with a saw
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Middleton declared that she should not leave her sister Joanna, but she begged the others to follow the doctor's advice.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
Theodora's
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From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Joanna was at last sleeping quietly, and the doctor assured the sisters that they need fear no further danger.
Thomasine
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From this reading Miss Thomasine, as she passed Theodora's room, opened the door quietly and looked in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four o'clock in the morning before the household began to settle down into its accustomed quiet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He begged them to go to their rooms and try to get some rest, for he saw that the four ladies were in a state of nervous excitement which was almost alarming.
