used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That can never be for you," she replied.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
Burridge's
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From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "That can never be for you," she replied.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Thank you, dear child.
dearly loved
From this reading "Thank you, dear child.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana rose smiling.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
a movement into or inward
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
set up or found
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
a young female
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "That can never be for you," she replied.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That can never be for you," she replied.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Diana rose smiling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Diana rose smiling.
confined on all sides
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, dear child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Is it an inopportune time?" asked the caller, hesitating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A WORKING PLAN Mrs. Lowell knocked for admittance at Diana's door that evening, and entering found the girl sitting at the little desk she had added to Miss Burridge's furnishings, surrounded by books and papers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That can never be for you," she replied.
