used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
Baird
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From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
CALLERSnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
CORONER'SnounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
INQUESTnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
set down according to a plan
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
PARSONSnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
silver-framed
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
having a supporting base
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
Susan
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From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
tickedverbUS /tɪkt/
past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound
From this reading The French clock on the high mantel of the drawing room had ticked away fully ten minutes before she stirred.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
not known
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
velvet-footed
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From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading PARSONS HAS CALLERS CORONER'S INQUEST RETURNS OPEN VERDICT Miss Susan Baird Killed by Party or Parties Unknown Mrs. Amos Parsons laid down her evening newspaper and stared at her own reflection in the upright, silver-framed mirror standing on the table by her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So absorbing were her thoughts that she did not observe a velvet-footed servant remove the tea tray and carry off the soiled cups and saucers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an indolent gesture of her hands, eminently characteristic, she dropped them in her lap and let her body relax against the tufted chair back.
