used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading What do you advise?”
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
Carrington
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From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you advise?”
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
etc
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From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
divisible by two
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Kit looked honestly puzzled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
of great significance or value
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
Kit's
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From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
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 Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kit looked honestly puzzled.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Kit looked honestly puzzled.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The drawing room is more important but I thought we might carry out the same flower scheme throughout, even to the bedroom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Carrington waited for Kit’s reply with evidences of extreme solicitude; she knew the value of personal responsibility, that it aroused interest in a pie to feel one had a finger in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _“The Face That Lit the Fires,” etc._ “What table decorations would you suggest, Kit?
