used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
(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 They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
AnnoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
Bredgade
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From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
drawing-room
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From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
divisible by two
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
Francisca's
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From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
the sound of laughing
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
Rudolph
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From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
tea-table
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From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
Werner's
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From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Flora was making tea, and Lieutenant Arnold was by her side, rendering her what assistance he could.
at the time that
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading On leaving the abode so recently visited by death, Rudolph repaired to a house in Bredgade, where, as he was ringing at the door, he heard, even in the street, the sound of laughter in the drawing-room above.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst he had been sitting in Aunt Francisca's deserted parlour, a gay little party had been gathering around Mrs. Werner's tea-table.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Annoyed at this, he drew back a few steps, and, observing lights blazing through the windows, he shrank from encountering the gaiety within, and was about to go away, but when the door was opened, he changed his mind, and slowly ascended the stairs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were all young, with the exception of the lady of the house.
