used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
(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 The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
Archie
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From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
having made preparations
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
divisible by two
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
at any time
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
immediately past
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
not any; not one
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
others
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From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
a human being
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
Rosmore
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From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
Rowland
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From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
Saumarez
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From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He gave Mrs. Rowland a quick and keen look of investigation as she came in, but Eddy was the last person in her thoughts, and she did not even observe the glance.
up to a particular time
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Eddy Saumarez indeed had dark lines under his eyes, but his talk was endless as ever.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
at the time that
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
which person or people
From this reading Evelyn, who had not closed her eyes till daylight, had slept late, and had not been disturbed; and her husband had no opportunity of questioning her, had he been disposed, until they met at the breakfast-table.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rest of the party were all assembled when she came in--Rowland himself invisible behind his newspaper, and taking no notice, while the others were talking as gaily as usual, without any sign of being moved by any knowledge of a catastrophe.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word was said of Archie in the house of Rosmore until the tired and still sleepy party assembled to breakfast.
