used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
(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 Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
bare-armed
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From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
terminate
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
country-girl
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From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
set up or found
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
Montague
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From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
not any; not one
From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
and nothing more
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
Rotherby
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From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
in the near future
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
in a strange manner
From this reading Very strangely he had ceased to possess any very great importance in her eyes, her only determination being to break off all connection with him as soon as possible.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Her long sleep had refreshed her and she reflected with relief that her strength was certainly returning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of meeting Montague Rotherby gave her no dismay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
at the time that
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
which person or people
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having delivered this message, she retired, and Frances was left to perform what toilet she could with the very limited means at her command.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE BARGAIN It was late in the morning when she awoke in response to a persistent knocking at the door, on the opening of which she found a bare-armed country-girl who informed her without preamble that the gentleman was waiting breakfast for her downstairs.
