used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
(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 Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
Armitage
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From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
EmilianounUS /əˈmiːliə/
tropical African herbs
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
set up or found
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
HATCHverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He was immensely interested.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was immensely interested.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
a female domestic
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
not any; not one
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
on one occasion
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
rearrangingverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Consequently, Armitage was at once the object of interest, suspicion, respect, and jealousy.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
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 Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
at the time that
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
in or at the place that
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the head footman greeted him cordially enough and after shifting and rearranging seats, indicated a chair near the lower end of the table, which Armitage accepted with a nod.
which person or people
From this reading MISS HATCH SHOWS SHE LOVES A LOVER When Armitage entered the servants' dining-room he found the head footman, who presided, in something of a quandary as to where he should place him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emilia, Miss Wellington's maid, had of course lost no time in imparting to all with whom she was on terms of confidence, that the new chauffeur was the same with whom her mistress had flirted on the _General_.
