used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION.
in actual fact
From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
immediately past
From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
Nora
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From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
oratorionounUS /ˌɑːrəˈtɔːrioʊ/
a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
practising
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From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
under normal conditions
From this reading "I _had_ to come, unfortunately;" said Miss Spencer, her usually serene face looking anxious and distressed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
someone who visits
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
at the time that
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nora had been, that afternoon, practising industriously, with a view to having her part in the coming oratorio as perfect as possible; when she was interrupted by a very unexpected visitor, Miss Spencer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm so glad to see you," she said, warmly.
you've
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From this reading "So you've actually come to see me at last!"
