used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
highly skilled
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
in addition
From this reading Elise also was out; indeed, Miss Ingate had taken her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
Audrey
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From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
Audrey's
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From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
the act of departing
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
drawing-room
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From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
du
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From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
Elise
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From this reading Elise also was out; indeed, Miss Ingate had taken her.
divisible by two
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
Hôtel
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From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Elise also was out; indeed, Miss Ingate had taken her.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
Ingate
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From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
Ingate's
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From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
mutuallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
easily agitated
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
an angry dispute
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Elise also was out; indeed, Miss Ingate had taken her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE RESULT OF A QUARREL The next afternoon Audrey sat nervous and expectant, but highly finished, in her drawing-room at the Hôtel du Danube.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Miss Ingate had gone out, pretending to be quite unaware that she had been sent out.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more detailed part of Audrey's toilette had been accomplished subsequent to Miss Ingate's departure, for Audrey had been at pains to inform Miss Ingate that she, Audrey, was even less interested than usual in her appearance that afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were close and mutually reliable friends; but every friendship has its reservations.
