used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
bath-water
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From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
clothing in general
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
Fawcette
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From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
with resolute determination
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
IndiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
with low volume
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
rebuffsnounUS /riˈbʌfs/
plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
sybariticadjective
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As a general factotum he was a marvel of usefulness, but at first I had objected violently to being waited on hand and foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Larry, however, had taken these rebuffs quite calmly and had gone his own sweet way, looking after my clothes, running my bath-water and bringing me tea in bed in the morning, and I had gradually drifted into this sort of a sybaritic existence through sheer laziness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although it went against the grain with me, at first, Larry had quietly but firmly taken to himself the duties of valet, housemaid, cook and butler.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
showing curiosity
From this reading Mrs. Fawcette is Indiscreet The next morning, Friday, I woke and lay for a moment drowsily wondering as to the cause of a sort of vague excitement of which I was conscious.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Then recollection of the events of the previous evening returned, and I jumped out of bed and yelled for Larry and my bath.
