used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
Burleigh
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From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
Guido
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From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
located inward
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
engage in
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
Nottingham
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From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
PERCEVALL'S
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From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
Rebecca'snounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Standing to the right of the Queen's chair was a dark man of foreign aspect, wearing the robes of a Doctor of Laws.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FATE OF SIR PERCEVALL'S SUIT In the inner chamber, Elizabeth was seated at a small table, at the opposite end of which sat Rebecca.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Burleigh, Nottingham, and two or three other great lords stood near at hand, while one dish after another was brought in from the outer room by maids of honor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In his hand was Rebecca's copy of the New York _World_, which he was perusing with an expression of the utmost perplexity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Master Guido," said the Queen, "what make you of it?"
