used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM LOVE TO VENGEANCE, AND FROM VENGEANCE TO LOVE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM LOVE TO VENGEANCE, AND FROM VENGEANCE TO LOVE.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
Hart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
housekeeper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
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 The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
immediately past
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
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 The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FROM LOVE TO VENGEANCE, AND FROM VENGEANCE TO LOVE.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the night of this last event, before she retired to bed, Hilda learned more.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM LOVE TO VENGEANCE, AND FROM VENGEANCE TO LOVE.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading FROM LOVE TO VENGEANCE, AND FROM VENGEANCE TO LOVE.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Hilda heard this without any comment; and then walked thoughtfully to her own room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Leaving Mrs. Hart's room, she called at the housekeeper's chambers to see if the missing woman might be there.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The housekeeper informed her that she had left at an early hour that morning, without saying a word to any one, and that she herself had taken it for granted that her ladyship knew all about it.
