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From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
1791
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
HALLSnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not mistaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading I was not mistaken.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not mistaken.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
hard to endure
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not mistaken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
at the time that
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
