used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
put on clothes
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
the act of consuming food
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
Egleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
Lavinia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
the middle of the day
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
PONDnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
ROSAMUND'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
SpillernounUS /ˈspɪlər/
an attacker who sheds or spills blood
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT ROSAMUND'S POND In the course of the day Lavinia made the acquaintance of Mrs. Egleton.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had in fact the night before sat up late gaming, dancing, eating, drinking--especially drinking--with a party of friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The landlady had told the actress how Spiller had brought Lavinia and how the latter was to appear at the New Theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though it was past noon the lady had not long got out of bed, and her dress was careless, her hair straggling, her complexion sallow and the dark half circles beneath her eyes were significant of nerve exhaustion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Egleton, a dark young woman somewhat pallid and with eyes which suggested that she had a temper which she would be ready to show if put out, was languid and patronising.
