used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
demanding attention
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
Dr
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From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
Gwen's
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From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
with speed
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came noiselessly out from the curtained door at Gwen's right hand the figure of Dr. Middleton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She must go to her room as quickly as she could.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading She must try and not cry, crying made one ugly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PASSIONATE PITY A tear fell upon the envelope in her hand, and one fell upon the red carpet under her feet.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was already dressed for dinner, his face composed and dignified as usual, but preoccupied as if the business of the day was not over.
