used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
(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 Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
Aurélie
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From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
ConfinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
Denise
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From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
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 Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
being one more than seven
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
determined
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
stock-takingnoun
reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
week-day
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From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the first Sunday in August, the stock-taking, which had to be finished by the evening, took place.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Early in the morning all the employees were at their posts, as on a week-day, and the work began with closed doors, not a customer was admitted.
work-rooms
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From this reading Confined to her room since the previous Thursday through having sprained her ankle whilst on her way up to the work-rooms, she was now much better; but, as Madame Aurélie treated her indulgently, she did not hurry down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still after a deal of trouble she managed to put her boots on, having resolved that she would show herself in the department.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Denise, however, had not come down with the other young ladies at eight o'clock.
