Addie
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From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
(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 In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
Bezuidenhout
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From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
drawing-room
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From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
Emilie's
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From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
flower-baskets
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From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
the act of departing
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
mevrouw
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From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
Naghels
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From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
easily agitated
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
not any; not one
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
Plein
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From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
express in words
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
Scheveningsche
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From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
shrivelledadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
not in physical motion
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
Weg
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From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
at the time that
From this reading When she rang at the Van Naghels', she thought it strange that there was no light in the hall, as she knew, from Addie, that they were at home that evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading She waited in the drawing-room, where the butler hurriedly turned on the light before going to say that she was there.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the same nervous mood in which she had been all day, Constance hurried, after dinner, to the Bezuidenhout, taking the tram along the Scheveningsche Weg and another to the Plein.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
a Caucasian
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
which person or people
From this reading The butler, who opened the door, said that he did not know whether mevrouw could see her, as mevrouw was not feeling well.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading All round the big room were the faded and withered flower-baskets and bouquets of Emilie's wedding, the frail flowers shrivelled and brown and decayed, while the broad white ribbons still hung in silvery folds around them.
