used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
matters of personal concern
From this reading His own affairs were urgent in his mind.
after-events
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From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
(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 Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
all-absorbing
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From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
on or to one side
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
decorums
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From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His own affairs were urgent in his mind.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
as might be expected
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own affairs were urgent in his mind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
on the contrary
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
sick-room
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From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
sitting-room
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From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
supernumerarynoun
a person serving no apparent function
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
Susan's
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From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
carry out
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE after-events of the evening naturally lessened, in the minister's family at least, the all-absorbing interest of the meeting at Salem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
push forcefully
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading His own affairs were urgent in his mind.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
Vincent
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From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
Vincent's
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From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His own affairs were urgent in his mind.
at the time that
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
which person or people
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
belonging to which person
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vincent, who had not realised his sister's extreme peril, and who was rather disconcerted by this fresh invasion of his house, opened the door of his sitting-room for her with more annoyance than hospitality.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The house was in a state of agitation as great as on Susan's return; and when the exulting doctor, whose experiment had been so rarely successful, turned all supernumerary persons out of the sick-room, it fell to Vincent's part to take charge of the perplexed governess, Miss Smith, who stood outside, anxious to offer explanations, a fatigued and harassed, but perfectly virtuous and exemplary woman.
showing curiosity
From this reading Even Mr. Vincent's landlady, in her wondering narrative of the scene in the sick-room--which, all Mrs. Vincent's usual decorums being thrust aside by that unexpected occurrence, she had witnessed--forgot the other public event which was of equally great importance.
