used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Frank appeared in the yard at five minutes to six.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
bath-chair
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From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank appeared in the yard at five minutes to six.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
Lentaigne
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From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
Priscilla
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From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
scullerynoun
a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Frank appeared in the yard at five minutes to six.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
toothachenoun
an ache localized in or around a tooth
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Priscilla was fully dressed ten minutes later.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading They started as the stable clock struck six, Priscilla wheeling the bath-chair.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
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 Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Rose, the under housemaid, with the recollection of the scientifically Christian method of treating her toothache fresh in her mind and therefore stimulated by a strong desire to annoy Miss Lentaigne, woke at five a.m. At half past five she called Priscilla and knocked at Frank’s door.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Frank appeared in the yard at five minutes to six.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Rose yawning widely, watched them from the scullery window.
