used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
for the reason that
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I held my breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I held my breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
not accessible to view
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
immediately past
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
Olliffe
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From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
one of four equal parts
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
Ridgehill
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From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading For a quarter of an hour he remained there calmly smoking, and quite unsuspicious of my proximity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
in or at the place that
From this reading They met beneath the light of a street lamp, and from where I stood, hidden in a doorway, I was sufficiently close to get a view of her countenance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
which person or people
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was that of the woman who had stood in the dock of the Old Bailey and been convicted of fraud--the woman who now lived in such style at Ridgehill Manor, and who was known in Bath as Mrs Olliffe.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But his patience was at last rewarded, because from the shadow there emerged a female figure in dark jacket and skirt, to which after a moment's hesitation he went forward with words of greeting.
