used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading ADVICE REJECTED.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
the act of departing
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
having the place or position changed
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
in a free manner
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
go away from a place
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
Minnie
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From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
not any; not one
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
others
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From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading ADVICE REJECTED.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, their dinner was not interrupted and after it was over they began to think of retiring, so as to leave at an early hour on the following morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
at the time that
From this reading Minnie had already taken her departure, and the others were thinking of following her example, when a knock came at the door.
which person or people
From this reading They were convinced that some such attempt would be made, and the servants of the inn who waited on them were strictly charged to see that no one disturbed them.
showing curiosity
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During dinner the ladies conversed freely about "that horrid man," wondering what plan he would adopt to try to effect an entrance among them.
