used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
have
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
can't
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From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
clothing in general
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
set up or found
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
how
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From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
Ian
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From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
Ian's
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From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
a single distinct event
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
Milly
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From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
and nothing more
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
parlor-maid
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From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was a joy to her to put everything belonging to him right.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
theatricals
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From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one seemed to have kept Ian's desk tidy, his papers in order, or his clothes properly mended.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cook's nerves were upset by a development of rigid economy on the part of her mistress, and she gave notice; the house parlor-maid followed suit.
at the time that
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When all was arranged to her satisfaction: "Ian," she said, sitting on his knee with her head on his shoulder, "I can't bear to think how wretched you must have been all the time I was away."
