used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
Anerley
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From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
move towards
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
BAITverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading THE BAIT IS TAKEN.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
terminate
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
Brunel
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From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
put on clothes
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BAIT IS TAKEN.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
easily agitated
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
by chance
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE BAIT IS TAKEN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAIT IS TAKEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She had never seen an actress in private life; and, on the stage, this particular actress had seemed so grand and majestic—so thoroughly out of and beyond the ordinary sphere of everyday existence—that she almost feared to approach so glorious a creature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mrs. Anerley felt very nervous in going to visit Miss Brunel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was very particular about her dress; and perhaps she inwardly composed a few phrases to break the difficulty of introduction.
in or at the place that
From this reading But there was no awkwardness where Mr. Anerley was concerned.
