used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
answerableadjectiveUS /ˈænsərəbəl/
capable of being answered
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not there.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
intentionally conceived
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
d'hôte
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From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
come to pass
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was not there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
Litvinoff's
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From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
mischancenoun
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
and nothing more
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he was not there.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Stanley opened her hazel eyes the morning after the mischance on the way home from the theatre, her first waking impression was that something pleasant was to happen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She laughed at herself a little when complete wakefulness made her conscious that, after all, it was only Count Litvinoff's acquaintance and promised call which were answerable for that dreamy feeling of anticipated enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She let her thoughts stray in his direction several times that day, and at the _table d'hôte_ looked out for him with interest.
