used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
(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 The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
aunt-in-law
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From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
BlightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
inheritingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪŋ/
having the legal right to inherit
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
practising
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From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blight had remained at home upon this day, in order that his aunt-in-law might not conceive herself neglected by him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading As the hour drew near for the arrival of the expected guest at Sandy Lands, a suppressed excitement pervaded the pert little villa from basement to attic.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
accept gladly
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was dressed in his Sunday garments, and was practising a smile of welcome, which had somewhat a sickly look, contrasted as it was with his anxious eyes, and uneasy, apprehensive manner.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Everything hangs upon this visit,” he muttered to himself, as he stood at the parlor window, watching the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
Wroat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The servants had all received orders to wait upon Mrs. Wroat with the utmost alacrity, and some notion of her wealth and eccentricity had been conveyed to them, together with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Blight entertained “expectations” of inheriting the old lady’s fortune at her death.
