used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
BENNETTnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
depositingverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
ELLA
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From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
divisible by two
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
fasten with a lock
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
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 She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
MAITLANDnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
not any; not one
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
sitting-room
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From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the invariable question, and invariably John Bennett made no other reply than a nod.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was looking very tired and old; there were deeper lines under his eyes, and the pallor of his cheeks was even more pronounced.
at the time that
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY MAITLAND CAME ELLA BENNETT was cooking the dinner when her father came in, depositing his heavy camera on the floor of the sitting-room, but carrying, as was usual, his grip to the bedroom.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She heard the closing of the cupboard door and the turning of the lock, but had long ceased to wonder why he invariably kept his bag locked in that cupboard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you have a good time, father?” she asked.
