used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
Hugh
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From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
set afire or burning
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
Mildred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
others
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From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
with low volume
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
except if; if not
From this reading She never liked to have any one near her, unless it was Hugh; she never entered into general talk.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mildred's big, heavily furnished room was as softly lighted as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever passed through her mind she gave out to individuals when she was alone with them.
at the time that
From this reading When others were present she remained silent, as she did on this evening.
a Caucasian
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading As usual, she herself, in white, with a rug across her feet, lay on her couch, withdrawn from the rest.
