used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
Charmian
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From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
Charmian's
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From this reading Charmian's eyes lightened.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
Cornelia
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From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Charmian's eyes lightened.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
I've
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From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Charmian's eyes lightened.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Wait a moment!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
a brief written record
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
only a very short time before
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
successive (without a break)
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
express in words
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait a moment!"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
at the time that
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the end of the afternoon, she pretended that she ought to go and see what had happened to Charmian, and on the way, she had time to recognize her own hypocrisy, and to resolve that she would do penance for it by coming straight at the true reason of her errand.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She was sent to Charmian in her studio, and she scarcely gave her a chance to explain that she had staid at home on account of a cold, and had written a note for Cornelia to come to dinner with her, which she would find when she got back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Cornelia said, "I want to tell you something, Charmian, and I want you to tell me what you really think--whether I've done right, or not."
