used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
(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 "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
completely unclothed
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
Clarissa
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From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
ClarynounUS /ˈkleri/
aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
GUDULE
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From this reading GUDULE.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
a female domestic
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF ST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
shabby-looking
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From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF ST.
ST
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From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF ST.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
that's
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From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF ST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF ST.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
at the time that
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about half an hour before noon on the following day when Clarissa arrived at Brussels, and drove straight to her brother's lodging, which was in an obscure street under the shadow of St. Gudule.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Austin was at work in a room opening straight from the staircase--a bare, shabby-looking chamber--and looked up from his easel with profound astonishment on beholding Mrs. Granger with her maid and baby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Clary, what in the name of all that's wonderful, brings you to Brussels?" he exclaimed.
