used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I tried to move, but was unable.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
drawing-room
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From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
set up or found
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I tried to move, but was unable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried to move, but was unable.
twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I tried to move, but was unable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I tried to move, but was unable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
at the time that
From this reading On arrival I found the Major; his sister and his niece were out shopping, therefore I sat alone awaiting them in the drawing-room, when of a sudden I experienced for the first time that curious sensation of being frozen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He, however, gave me an invitation to luncheon for the twenty-fourth of July, which I accepted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Had you never been to his house previously?"
