used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
not being in a specified place
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
in the past
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
(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 I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
companion's
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From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
CONTRASTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
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 I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
go across or through
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
cut with a saw
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
sitting-room
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From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading More than once during the momentary silence I saw the absent look come into her eyes,--saw her shiver as though she were recalling the little tragedy of a few minutes ago.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not suggest a visit to any place of entertainment, as I knew it was better for Felicia to retire early, in order that I might pass through the sitting-room to her uncle's room, unheard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CONTRASTS We sat out in the foyer and took our coffee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, my companion's spirits, which had been high enough during dinner, now seemed to fail her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The orchestra was playing delightful music; the rooms were thronged with a gay and fashionable crowd.
