used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
Birnsdorf
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From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
the act of departing
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the act of departing
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I insist on seeing him immediately.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “I insist on seeing him immediately.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “I insist on seeing him immediately.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
Kurgäste
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From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “I insist on seeing him immediately.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
hard to endure
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
at the time that
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where is Count Mortimer?” she cried, trying to push past him.
which person or people
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On going to the door, he was astonished to find himself face to face with Countess Birnsdorf, in a state of violent excitement.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Mansfield thought she was a _Kurgäste_ who had lost her way, for she was wrapped in a loose cloak, and had a lace scarf thrown over her head, in the style affected early in the day by ladies who were taking the waters.
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the third morning after the departure of the Chevalier, Mansfield was sitting writing in the anteroom at the hotel, when the garden door opened violently, and an elderly lady hurried up to the house.
