used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOTE FROM HATTY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
a female human offspring
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
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 Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
Edna
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From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
set up or found
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NOTE FROM HATTY.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
HATTY
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From this reading A NOTE FROM HATTY.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
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 Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
morning-room
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From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
a brief written record
From this reading A NOTE FROM HATTY.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
a light shade of red
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
Sefton
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From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
tea-gown
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From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Sefton generally used it as a morning-room, and it was fitted up somewhat luxuriously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
at the time that
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bessie found Edna lying on a couch in her white tea-gown, with a novel in her hand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The pink shade of the lamp threw a rosy glow over everything, and at first sight Bessie thought she looked much as usual; her first words, too, were said in her ordinary tone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bessie knew that she would find Edna in her mother's dressing room--a large, comfortable room, much used by both mother and daughter when they were tired or indisposed.
