used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
anew
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
any thing at all
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
assistant's
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From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
dummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
Fauchette
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From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
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 The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
a female domestic
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
and nothing more
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
in the near future
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
RESURRECTIONnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
in the near future
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
succinctlyadverbUS /səkˈsɪŋktli/
with concise and precise brevity; to the point
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
carry out
From this reading The arrangement did not take long to carry out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
up to a particular time
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Partly from what I was able to overhear, and partly from the report afterward furnished to me by Fauchette, I am able to relate succinctly what took place.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
which person or people
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She must have rung for Fauchette without my hearing anything, for presently the door opened again, and I heard my assistant's voice.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As the result of a hurried consultation between the two women, in which Fauchette played to perfection the part of a devoted maid who is only desirous to anticipate the wishes of her mistress, it was decided to wheel the sofa on which I lay into the oratory, and to bring the wax dummy into the Princess's bedroom, to lie in state till the next day.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading A RESURRECTION AND A GHOST It was soon evident that the Princess Y---- had taken her new maid into her confidence to a certain extent.
