used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
a quantity of money
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
drawing-room
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From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
Estelle
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From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
INTERVENESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnz/
third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
JudgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
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 In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
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 SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
Madame's
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From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
Mme
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From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
on one occasion
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
having come into contact
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
precisely as stated
From this reading In his generous spirit—though he knew nothing of Madame's past, and practically nothing of her present—his heart was touched by a certain air of loneliness the woman wore, and by the very pleasant smile of greeting which she gave him.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
Westerham
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From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The lights were shaded so that the hard lines on her face were softened, and in the dimness of the pretty room she looked the really beautiful woman she once must have been.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sir Paul was conscious that Mme. Estelle surveyed him with a certain amount of quiet wonderment.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Judged, indeed, from Madame's pose, and from the gown she wore, she might have been expecting visitors.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD INTERVENES Mme. Estelle was at home, and Westerham was immediately shown into a long, low, pretty drawing-room, which gave on to a garden at the back of the house.
