used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are fairly caught."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading You are fairly caught."
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
Edith
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From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading You are fairly caught."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
rambles
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From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
move stealthily
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning I rose somewhat before the breakfast hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
unbeknownadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
(usually used with “to”) occurring or existing without the knowledge of
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But you see I am up too early for you this time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As I descended the stairs, Edith stepped into the hall from the room which had been the scene of the morning interview between us described some chapters back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah!" she exclaimed, with a charmingly arch expression, "you thought to slip out unbeknown for another of those solitary morning rambles which have such nice effects on you.
