used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
the state of being absent
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
drawing-room
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From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
put on clothes
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
set up or found
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
immediately past
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
with speed
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
Reckage
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From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
Sara
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From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned quickly, and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was looking unusually handsome, she thought, very animated, very dashing.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
at the time that
From this reading When Sara reached home, she was dismayed to hear that Lord Reckage had called during her absence and was waiting for her return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The prospect of an interview with him seemed so disagreeable that she walked first to the library, and sat there alone, for some moments, before she could summon the presence of mind which every sense warned her would be required for the ordeal.
the act of creating written works
From this reading At last, with a pinched heart, she went up the great staircase, and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room.
