used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
(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 Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
aptnessnoun
a disposition to behave in a certain way
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE AT THE BROKEN WINDOW.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE FACE AT THE BROKEN WINDOW.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
Clara
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From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE AT THE BROKEN WINDOW.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
imagerynounUS /ˈɪmədʒri/
the ability to form mental images of things or events
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
marksmannounUS /ˈmɑːrksmən/
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
and nothing more
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
by chance
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
with low volume
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
unusual or striking
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
express in words
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Miss Clara sat down--perhaps I should say collapsed down.
SinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading The suddenness of my statement "dropped" her as neatly as a good marksman "drops" his bird.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE AT THE BROKEN WINDOW.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE FACE AT THE BROKEN WINDOW.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Sinking--"all of a flutter," as she afterwards described it, thus unconsciously confirming the aptness of my bird imagery--upon the Chesterfield, this truly remarkable woman merely observed, "Well, I never!" and then as speedily recovering herself, sat up and said, quietly:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for the fact that a huge Chesterfield stood immediately at her back, ready to receive the fair burden of her charms, I am persuaded that her ultimate destination would have been the floor.
