used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
(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 Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If he appeared anywhere in public he was alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
at or in or to any place
From this reading If he appeared anywhere in public he was alone.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If he appeared anywhere in public he was alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
Emmie
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From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he appeared anywhere in public he was alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
Kensington
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From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
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 Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
Langham
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From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If he appeared anywhere in public he was alone.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mr. Dyke did not lodge in Portland Place, and the hotel porters scarcely knew him by sight.
sitting-room
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From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
Verinder
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From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although Emmie might not be very far off, she never disclosed herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
west-end
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From this reading He and his Emmie were never seen together at the west-end of the town.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Throughout the month of August, while drawn blinds in all the handsome windows of Prince’s Gate announced that Kensington was at the seaside or on the continent, Miss Verinder enjoyed the absolute freedom of a sitting-room and a bedroom at the Langham Hotel.
