used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
eagerly desirous
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
Aylmer's
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From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
ChippendalenounUS /ˈtʃɪpədeɪl/
a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
Dulcie
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From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
Jermyn
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From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
not any; not one
From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was known as 'the second best bedroom'.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was charmingly furnished in the prim Chippendale style, a style dainty, but not luxurious, that seemed peculiarly suited to Dulcie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
at the time that
From this reading As she was anxious not to behave as if she were a guest, she used it as a kind of boudoir when she was not in attendance.
a Caucasian
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
window-seat
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From this reading She was in the window-seat--not with her feet up, no cushions behind her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dulcie Clay, in her neat uniform of grey and white, with the scarlet cross on the front of her apron, was sitting in the room she occupied for the moment in Aylmer's house in Jermyn Street.
