used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
Aisne
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From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
the act of departing
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
a social unit living together
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
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 So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
easily agitated
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
held or filled or in use
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Marshall for his visit at the farm house on the Aisne.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WARNING It was the morning after the departure of Mrs. Burton and her guests and three days before the arrival of Ralph.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no reason why she should feel alarmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as she knew, every member of her household was occupied with the day's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having completed her work downstairs, Sally Ashton had hurried up to her bedroom where at present she was making little nervous preparations as if intending to go outdoors and anxious not to be observed.
