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Chapter XXX
Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell. "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why. A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons. Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast. "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
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From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa's bell is ringing, dear," said Lady Isabel, breathing hard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading A housemaid ran down the long passage in front of her, flying to the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Through the open door of the dining-room Lady Isabel saw Christian giving the dogs their breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Isabel was returning from her accustomed housekeeping morning visit to Mrs. Dixon, when she was startled by the sharp outcry of an electric bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick's room!" she said to herself, beginning to hurry; she hardly knew why.
