used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
how long something has existed
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
(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 They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
Common-place
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From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
drawing-rooms
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From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
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 I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
MarvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
come together
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
a particular point in time
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
Muriel
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From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Marvellous—the Mysterious—had quite passed out of my life for the moment: and the Common-place reigned supreme.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
accept gladly
From this reading Lady Muriel and her father gave me a delightfully warm welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
which person or people
From this reading They were not of the folk we meet in fashionable drawing-rooms—who conceal all such feelings as they may chance to possess beneath the impenetrable mask of a conventional placidity.
witchingnounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
the use or practice of witchcraft
From this reading I turned in the direction of the Earl’s house, as it was now ‘the witching hour’ of five, and I knew I should find them ready for a cup of tea and a quiet chat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘The Man with the Iron Mask’ was, no doubt, a rarity and a marvel in his own age: in modern London no one would turn his head to give him a second look!
