used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
anew
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
(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 She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
Blatchford's
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From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
the act of giving
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
the act of departing
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
Harriet
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From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
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 She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
set afire or burning
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
nightdressnoun
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
and nothing more
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
Santoine
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From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
not in physical motion
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
in a swift manner
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading The great, curtained room in its terrifying disorder was brightly lighted, empty, absolutely still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
up to a particular time
From this reading She had given directions that, except for the removal of Blatchford's body, all must be left as it was in the room till the arrival of the police.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
look attentively
From this reading She heard, as she descended the stairs, the steward in the hall outside the study calling up the police stations of the neighboring villages and giving news of what had happened and instructions to watch the roads; but as she reached the foot of the stairs, a servant closed the study doors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PURSUIT Harriet Santoine, still clad only in the heavy robe over her nightdress and in slippers, went from her father's bedroom swiftly down into the study again; what she was going to do there she did not definitely know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stood an instant with hands pressed against her breast, staring down at the spots upon the floor.
