used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
(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 Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
descried
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From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
wanted intensely
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
LanyardnounUS /ˈlænjərd/
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
believed likely
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
moving very fast
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A swift and searching survey of the living-room descried nothing that seemed apt to hinder or detain her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now she desired nothing so dearly as to consummate her business and escape with all possible expedition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was furnished in such excellent taste that one suspected Monsieur Lanyard must have brought in his own belongings on taking possession.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A large room, unusually wide and deep, it had two windows overlooking the street, with a curtained doorway at the back that led (one surmised) to a bedchamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of a sudden she lost appetite entirely for a piquant encounter with the prepossessing tenant of these rooms.
