used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Dinner is to be served there.
Dredlinton
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From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
being one more than seven
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dinner is to be served there.
Josephine's
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From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
a female domestic
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
pealed
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From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Dinner is to be served there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
in a strange manner
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Dinner is to be served there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great bell which he pealed seemed to ring through empty spaces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
a Caucasian
From this reading His footsteps echoed strangely in the lofty white stone hall as he followed the butler into a small anteroom, from which, however, he was rescued a few minutes later by Josephine's maid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
Wingate
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From this reading Dredlinton House, before which Wingate presented himself punctually at eight o'clock that evening, had a sombre, almost a deserted appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her ladyship will be glad if you will come to the boudoir," she invited.
