used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
react verbally
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
any person at all
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSEMAID AT WOODBINE COTTAGE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE HOUSEMAID AT WOODBINE COTTAGE.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
half-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
HOUSEMAIDnoun
a female domestic
From this reading THE HOUSEMAID AT WOODBINE COTTAGE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
the act of departing
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
Maudesley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
stand-still
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rang a bell on one side of the half-glass door, and had ample leisure to contemplate the stuffed birds and marine curiosities that adorned the little hall of the cottage before any one came to answer his summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSEMAID AT WOODBINE COTTAGE.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the gate of Maudesley Park, the fly came to a stand-still before Woodbine Cottage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Carter paid the man and dismissed the vehicle, and went alone into the little garden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
WOODBINEnoun
common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
From this reading THE HOUSEMAID AT WOODBINE COTTAGE.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He rang a second time before anyone came, but after a delay of about five minutes a young woman appeared, with her face tied up in a coloured handkerchief.
