used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So Lady Dashwood knew all about it!
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
(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 So Lady Dashwood knew all about it!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
move towards
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
Dashwood
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From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
drawing-room
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From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
easy-chair
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From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
apart from; not including
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
Gwendolen
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From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
the state of being honored
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So Lady Dashwood knew all about it!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
with low volume
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Lady Dashwood knew all about it!
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
on a floor above
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONOUR The drawing-room was empty except for the figure of Gwendolen Scott.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood and Lady Dashwood had gone upstairs, and, to her astonishment, when she prepared to follow them, Lady Dashwood had quietly made her wait behind for the Warden!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her slim length was in a great easy-chair, on the arms of which she was resting her hands, while she turned her head from side to side like a bird that anticipates the approach of enemies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The command, for it seemed almost like a command, came with startling abruptness.
