used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
ACCOUNTSnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
in actual fact
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
crosslyadverb
in an ill-natured manner
From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
dinner-gong
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From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
drawing-room
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From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
opinion or judgment
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
in a gradual manner
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
hasn't
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From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
Inglegarth
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From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
on one occasion
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
reassuringlyadverbUS /riəˈʃɜːrɪŋli/
in a reassuring manner
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
a male human offspring
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
SQUARINGverbUS /ˈskwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “square” — make square
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in their own drawing-room at "Inglegarth."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For, although the light had faded, their surroundings were reassuringly familiar.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
Wibberley-Stimpson
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From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
Wibberley-Stimpson's
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From this reading It occurred at once to most of them that they had never actually left it--an impression that was pleasantly confirmed by Mrs. Wibberley-Stimpson's first remark as she awoke later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SQUARING ACCOUNTS Almost simultaneously Mr. Wibberley-Stimpson and his son and daughters opened their eyes, then rubbed them, and sat up and looked about them with a bewilderment that gradually gave way to intense relief.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Why, hasn't the dinner-gong gone yet?" she inquired crossly.
