used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
(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 The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Presumably my wishes don't count."
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
don't
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From this reading "Presumably my wishes don't count."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
put on clothes
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Presumably my wishes don't count."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
others
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From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
PresumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading "Presumably my wishes don't count."
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
resumptionnounUS /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
beginning again
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Mrs Morgan had given her to understand that she was to be fully informed in everything relating to Edward's well-being and comfort.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I fail to see where I come in," Prudence thought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Prudence lingered at the open window until the first gong, booming through the house, roused her from her meditations to the disquieting realisation that she must dress and go down and face a resumption of these surprisingly intimate confidences.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The first duty of a wife, indeed the duty which embraced all others, consisted in having always in mind a regard for her husband's wishes and care for his health and happiness.
