used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The man looked confused and stammered.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man looked confused and stammered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
express in words
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
stammered
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From this reading The man looked confused and stammered.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
very small
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The baroness looked out upon the street, with her tiny foot tapping at the carpet, until the servant returned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well?” said she, imperatively turning on him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
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 The baroness walked to the window as the servant retired, throwing upon me as she went by a look of mingled triumph and disdain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I had no word to say for myself, and I awaited the progress of events with wonder.
