used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
Ashbys
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From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Then she crept from the bed.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
dog-tiredadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
DownstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
Dunlap
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From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
Eleanor
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From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
Eleanor's
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From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
every person
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
set up or found
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
Maynard
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From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
not any; not one
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
Polly's
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From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
in the near future
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
StudionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she crept from the bed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eleanor found it very hard to keep her eyes open until she could hear Polly sleeping heavily.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everyone was dog-tired from the excitement and the visit at the Ashbys afterward, so there was no time lost before tumbling into bed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Downstairs was the print of a photograph taken a few weeks before, of a group of Mrs. Wellington’s scholars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Mr. Maynard occupied Eleanor’s room at the Studio, and she used the couch moved into Polly’s room for the time being, it seemed difficult for Eleanor to follow her desire to communicate with Dunlap, the reporter, as soon as she got home.
