used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
(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 "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
Artemisnoun
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Patricia complied joyfully.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Patricia complied joyfully.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
Patricia
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From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
Rosamond
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From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
ROSAMOND'S
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From this reading ROSAMOND'S FRIEND Patricia kept her promise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
express in words
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
propel through the air
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
hard to endure
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
on a floor above
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
which person or people
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ran upstairs to the pretty rooms in Artemis Lodge with such a radiant face that Rosamond, who was sitting up trying to get interested in a magazine story, laid down the book with a sigh of relief.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
You've
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From this reading "You've had a wonderful time, I know," she said expectantly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Throw your things on the couch and tell me all about it."
