used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
in addition
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
drawing-room
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From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
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 But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
Nessie's
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From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
held or filled or in use
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
Ogilvies
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From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
Rudge
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From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
sufficiencynounUS /səˈfɪʃənsi/
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Pauline knew nothing about his circumstances, further than she might conjecture from such signs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
the upper part of anything
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _"SOMETHING TO DO."_ THE Ogilvies occupied the ground-floor dining-room, and two bedrooms at the top of the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
on a floor above
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
at the time that
From this reading When Nessie's name was mentioned, she took a seat, and plunged into the intricacies of a grey stocking, which grew fast under her capable fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rudge had the upstairs drawing-room, and the best bedroom behind it, which looked like a sufficiency of means—as also did the cut of his coat, and the gentlemanly finish of his Gladstone bag, visible on the landing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rudge stood at the table, big and broad and good-humoured, watching the fingers, as they moved with lightning rapidity.
