used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
BERTRAM
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From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
Blanche
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From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
don't
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From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
FILSON
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From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
Finnis
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From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
Foxe
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From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
Hon
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From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
Irene
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From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
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 [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
Lilian
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From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
Maundrell
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From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
OTTOLINE
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From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
Pallant
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From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
RANDLE
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From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
RecliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
SeizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe---- SIR RANDLE.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
with low volume
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
Sybil
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From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading [_Reclining upon the settee on the left._] Lady Blanche Finnis---- LADY FILSON.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading [_Seizing her pen._] Wait; don't be so quick!
in or at the place that
From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
the act of creating written works
From this reading [_Writing._] "Hon. Sybil Maundrell----" [_The glazed door is opened softly and_ OTTOLINE _enters.
writing-table
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From this reading Lady Irene Pallant---- [LADY FILSON _rises and almost runs to the writing-table, where she sits and snatches at a sheet of paper._ SIR RANDLE _follows her and stands beside her._ BERTRAM.
