used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
(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 But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
a small house with a single story
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
Etheridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the present there was much on her mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
of great significance or value
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
a message received and understood
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
immediately past
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
Leycester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
held dear
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
come together
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But for the present there was much on her mind.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But for the present there was much on her mind.
of an obscure nature
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the present there was much on her mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
Penfold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But for the present there was much on her mind.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had to meet Mrs. Penfold, and communicate the information that Mr. Etheridge had suddenly been called to London on important business.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, above all, there shone out clear and distinct the all-important fact that Lord Leycester loved her, and that she had promised to meet him this evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
at the time that
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she was dressing she recalled the incidents of the eventful evening--the party at the Hall, the telegram, and, not least, the finding of the mysterious miniature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Stella awoke in the morning it was with a start that she remembered the scene of last night, and that she was, with the exception of Mrs. Penfold, alone in the cottage.
