used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
have
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
the act of departing
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
Dr
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From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
Duvall
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From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
the act of consuming food
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
Hartmann's
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From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The afternoon seemed interminable.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
immediately past
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
go away from a place
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
for more time
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
not any; not one
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The afternoon seemed interminable.
Seltz
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From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she reached the hall, one of the attendants came up to her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
at the time that
From this reading When at last she could bear the inaction no longer, she rose, put on her hat, and started down the stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Grace Duvall went to her room, at Dr. Hartmann's, after her husband's departure, her feelings divided between her joy at his success--for she felt that his departure with Seltz meant success--and her sorrow at seeing him leave her, without so much as a single glance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt certain that she would hear from him during the course of the afternoon, and after eating her luncheon, sat down to read a book.
