used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
any person at all
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
Archie
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From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
greatly pleased
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
didn't
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From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
Edith
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From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
Edith's
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From this reading She had made Edith's friends her own.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
every person
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
apart from; not including
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
fonderadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndər/
comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
Frabelle
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From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had made Edith's friends her own.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
the act of departing
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had made Edith's friends her own.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
Sloane
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From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
in a strange manner
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
sublimelyadverb
in a lofty and exalted manner
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She had grown tired of her fancy about Edith and Mr Mitchell, or she made herself believe that her influence had stopped it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But she was beginning to think, much as she enjoyed her visit and delighted in her surroundings, that it was almost time for her at least to _suggest_ going away.
someone who visits
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
in or at the place that
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
which person or people
From this reading While this drama was taking place in the little house in Sloane Street, Madame Frabelle, who lived for romance, and was always imagining it where it didn't exist, was, of course, sublimely unconscious of its presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was devoted to Edith, fonder of the children than anyone except their grandmother, and strangely, considering she was a visitor who gave trouble, she was adored by the servants and by everyone in the house, with the single exception of Archie.
