used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
(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 Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
for the reason that
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
Berkow
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From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
a female human offspring
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
wanted intensely
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
without deviation
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
go away from a place
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
for more time
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
a female domestic
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
mistress's
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From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
absolutely essential
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
on one occasion
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
arrange in a container
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
in the near future
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Of course, this piece of news at once made the round of all the officials' dwellings, and there, as at home, excited more uneasiness than surprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evening had come, and throughout the house there was a feeling of disquiet and much busy movement.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
Windeg
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From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Baron Windeg had had another and a longer interview with his daughter in the afternoon, and directly afterwards the lady's maid had received orders to pack up her mistress's wardrobe.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was clear as day that the master was only sending away her ladyship because he was convinced there would soon be "a row" on the works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Herr Berkow had previously informed the servants that his wife would leave in the morning with her father for a stay of several weeks in the capital, and had desired that the necessary preparations should be made.
