used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
a young female
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE RETURN OF MISS GRAY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
only a very short time before
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
How
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From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
I'm
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From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
Marion
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From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE RETURN OF MISS GRAY.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF MISS GRAY.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
and nothing more
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF MISS GRAY.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
express in words
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
and nothing more
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
having a supporting base
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF MISS GRAY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
someone who visits
From this reading Marion had only time to notice that Miss Gray was attired very simply in black, when her visitor rose and held out her hand to her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
at the time that
From this reading How Marion reached her hotel she could hardly say, but when she opened the door of her room she was astonished to find Miss Gray waiting for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Oh, Miss Gray, I’m so glad!” cried the young girl.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve brought you back your clothing,” she said, with a soft laugh, at the same time pointing to a valise that was standing on the table.
