used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
Andrea
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From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
ANOTHER'S
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From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
approval to do something
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
saunternounUS /ˈsɔːntər/
a careless leisurely gait
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Andrea had obtained permission to breakfast in her rooms whenever she liked; this was a precious boon as it gave her the mornings to herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
which person or people
From this reading Her room, in the corridor of the chapel, was not grand for a rival princess’s lady of attendance but it was a delightful abode for one who liked repose and solitude.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She could read or go out for a saunter in the park, and come home without being annoyed by lord or lackey.
the act of creating written works
From this reading At ten in the morning, Andrea was writing to her father to inform him of the happy news which Richelieu had already communicated to him.
