used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
aquariumnounUS /əˈkweriəm/
a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
aviarynounUS /ˈeɪvieri/
a building where birds are kept
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
Clara
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From this reading "Yours most sincerely, "Clara Lushington."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No date, of course.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
the specified day of the month
From this reading No date, of course.
dearly loved
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
exotics
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From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
fillagreenoun
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
fire-place
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From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
half-past
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From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
INSATIABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
Lushington
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From this reading "Yours most sincerely, "Clara Lushington."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Yours most sincerely, "Clara Lushington."
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
not any; not one
From this reading No date, of course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No date, of course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
by chance
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading "Yours most sincerely, "Clara Lushington."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The General, nevertheless, ordered his hack at half-past two, in confident expectation of finding his correspondent at home.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
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 He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was ushered into, perhaps, the prettiest _boudoir_ in London--a nest of muslin, fillagree, porcelain, and exotics, with a miniature aviary in one window, a miniature aquarium in the other, a curtain over the door, and a fountain opposite the fire-place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading INSATIABLE "My Dear General, "As I know it is impossible to catch you for luncheon, come and see me at three, before I go out.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yours most sincerely, "Clara Lushington."
