used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
Afton
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From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
Hussey
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From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
Jane
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From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
a male human offspring
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
STEPMOTHERnounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Has any one seen Master Theodore?" she gasped, looking eagerly from one to another of the astonished faces.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The servants, headed by Mrs. Hussey, the housekeeper, were ranged in a line in the entrance hall, awaiting the arrival of the travellers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly there was a slight commotion heard, and Jane darted downstairs, her face pale with consternation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE following afternoon the inmates of Afton Hall were in a great state of excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THEODORE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH HIS STEPMOTHER AND HER LITTLE SON.
