used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
drawing-room
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From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
divisible by two
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
harpnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
Lallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
go away from a place
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
engage in
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
on one occasion
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
with low volume
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
except if; if not
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Before her arrival the drawing-room had never been used in the morning unless for the reception of some lunching parent.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The fire had been lit at two precisely, and up to three o’clock Miss Foster rarely entered the room unless to arrange the two vases of flowers that always graced the mantelpiece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
at the time that
From this reading Imagine her feelings then when she came back to find a grand piano and a harp added to its effects!
in or at the place that
From this reading Even this she might have borne had the harp remained quietly in some inconspicuous corner; but it proved a restless and ubiquitous instrument, and she never knew where she might find it next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lallie could not move it herself, and she would ring for one of the maids to help her; and once moved would leave it where it was, even though three chairs and a sofa had been displaced to make room for it.
