used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Try it on," commanded my mistress.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
apart from; not including
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Try it on," commanded my mistress.
KismetnounUS /ˈkɪzmɪt/
(Islam) the will of Allah
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
ladyship's
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From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Try it on," commanded my mistress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
not any; not one
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Try it on," commanded my mistress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
except for; apart from
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Try it on," commanded my mistress.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading "Kismet!" said I, as I unfolded her ladyship's dresses, and was blinded by the glare of the scarlet satin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
at the time that
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I dusted and shook out every cell in my brain, during the night, in the hope of finding any inspiration which might save me from the servants' ball; but I could think of nothing, except that I might suddenly come down with a contagious disease.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading When morning came, I was sullenly resigned to the worst.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The objection to this scheme was that a doctor would no doubt be sent for, and would read my secret in my lack of temperature.
