used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
(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 "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
dearly loved
From this reading "Sarah, my dear!" said Lady Mary, kissing her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
set up or found
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
Hewel
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From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "Sarah, my dear!" said Lady Mary, kissing her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sarah, my dear!" said Lady Mary, kissing her.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
with low volume
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sarah, my dear!" said Lady Mary, kissing her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sarah Hewel ran into the drawing-room before Lady Mary found courage to put her newly gained composure to the test, by joining the crowd on the terrace.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I--I saw all the people," said Sarah, in a breathless, agitated way, "I heard the news, and I wasn't sure whether I ought to come to luncheon all the same or not; so I slipped in by the side door to see whether I could find some one to ask quietly.
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 "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought you would be out-of-doors with the others!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Lady Mary, are you there?" she cried, pausing in her eager passage to the window.
