used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
Aylingford
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From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
BARBARA
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From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
Barbara's
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From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was to be questioned concerning him.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
boded
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From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She was to be questioned concerning him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
harmingverbUS /ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
HELPSnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was to be questioned concerning him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
engage in
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
a particular point in time
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
not any; not one
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She was to be questioned concerning him.
Rosmore
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From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
Rosmore's
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From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
express in words
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was to be questioned concerning him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
precisely as stated
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading What was she to say that could be the truth while not harming him?
which person or people
From this reading BARBARA HELPS TO CLOSE A DOOR There was no doubt in Barbara's mind that the presence of Lord Rosmore at Aylingford boded no good to the man who was at that moment in the tower across the ruins.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In Lord Rosmore's mind there was no doubt that the woman before him, framed by the curtains which she held, was very beautiful, a possession much to be desired.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was nothing on earth he would not do to make her his own.
