used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
CANICHE
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From this reading CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
Emily
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From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
a social unit living together
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
on one occasion
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
and nothing more
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
OtisnounUS /ˈoʊtɪs/
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "It is Maria or Emily Otis, from the city," he answered, smiling.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
TRAVELLERnounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
at the time that
From this reading They were all seated at the tea table, when a quick ringing of one of the chamber bells attracted their attention.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Lee returned one day from the city with a party of friends who had been invited to visit them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The gentleman glanced at his wife, who at once noticed that all the family were present at the table, and only answered by the words, "Who can it be?"
