used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
eagerly desirous
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
from appearances alone
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
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From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
death of a person
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something has given cause for annoyance and grave deliberation.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
in the direction of
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
TriflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
trinketnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkət/
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
someone who visits
From this reading An anxious and hasty glance towards the door, shows that a visitor is momentarily awaited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Trifling with a pretty trinket which she has in her hand, her ladyship is apparently ill at ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a small but handsome reception room adjoining the library of Bereford Castle sat its stately mistress, with an impatient and eager look upon her countenance.
