used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
anew
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
DroopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
being one more than seven
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
communicated in words
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
depressingly dark
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Rebecca was sitting by the lamp, sewing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
and nothing more
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
PANCHRONICON
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From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Rebecca was sitting by the lamp, sewing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
cut with a saw
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Rebecca was sitting by the lamp, sewing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Rebecca was sitting by the lamp, sewing.
express in speech
From this reading She did not speak, and her face was invisible in the dark hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she looked up and nodded, Droop saw that her features expressed only gloomy severity.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
someone who visits
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The visitor turned to the right and entered the parlor, followed by his young hostess.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A VISIT TO THE PANCHRONICON At precisely eight o'clock that evening, a knock was again heard at the door of the Wise home, and Droop was admitted by the younger sister.
