used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
bruskly
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From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
fro
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From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
depressingly dark
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
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 Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
sickroomnoun
a room to which a sick person is confined
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
on a floor above
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Presently the doctor came for his evening visit, and when, after a long time, he left the sickroom, Jackson met him in the hall, but lacked the courage to ask any question.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The doctor spoke bruskly about the bad weather, and hurried off.
at the time that
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Hart walked to and fro in the gloomy dining-room until his mother came down for dinner, which they ate in silence.
which person or people
From this reading When they entered the house, Helen hurried upstairs to the child, who had been calling for her, Mrs. Hart said.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Before they had finished their meal the bell rang, and in reply to the maid's excuses at the door there sounded in the hall a strong woman's voice.
