used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
arm-chair
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From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
divisible by two
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
neatly-booted
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From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
and nothing more
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
petrifyverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪ/
cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
riding-habit
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From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was dressed in a riding-habit, and a pair of neatly-booted feet rested on the only other chair in the room.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
sitting-room
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From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
move an implement through
From this reading Its present occupant appeared to find it comfortable, for she did not stir.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It must be confessed, however, that there was not much to disturb even a light sleeper, for George's entrance was shy, and his surprise sufficient to petrify him for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a lady, whom he had never seen before, fast asleep in his arm-chair; _the_ arm-chair of bachelor's quarters, which, having served as a deck lounge on the way out, brings a solitary luxury afterwards to the bare sitting-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Evidently she had made herself quite at home, for a helmet and veil lay with her gloves familiarly beside the cup and saucer set out on the table for the young man's breakfast.
