used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
the act of departing
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
Desmond
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From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
Desmond's
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From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
Dulcie
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From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
go away from a place
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
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 On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
a female domestic
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
Rosie
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From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Mr. Desmond has left the Castle,’ said Lady Dulcie.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
in a swift manner
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
express in words
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
up to a particular time
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Desmond’s departure, Dulcie left the room, and ran swiftly to her own chamber.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Follow him, and tell him not to leave the village till he sees me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hurried ring at the bell was answered by her maid, Rosie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘He has had a misunderstanding with his lordship.
