used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
enquired
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From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
a social unit living together
From this reading LEIGHTON'S FAMILY.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
set up or found
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
the act of giving
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
GOVERNESSnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading GOVERNESS IN MR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOVERNESS IN MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
Leighton
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From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
LEIGHTON'S
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From this reading LEIGHTON'S FAMILY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GOVERNESS IN MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
(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 When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
at the time that
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After some little delay the door was opened by a domestic, of whom I enquired if I could see Mrs. Leighton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a feeling of trepidation, such as I never before experienced, that I ascended the steps of the splendid residence of Mr. Leighton.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When I found myself at the door, my courage well nigh failed me, but without giving myself much time for reflection, I rang the door bell.
