used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
Chressham
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From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
dowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
harpnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
and nothing more
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
LAVINIA
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From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
Lyndwood
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From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
Marius
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From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The moon is just rising," he said, and lingered a little, looking out.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
having a supporting base
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the folding door standing open into the next chamber might be seen Miss Chressham seated at her harp and the dowager Lady Lyndwood lying back gracefully with an open book on her knee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was difficult for any of them to realise there was a new mistress of the house, a new Countess of Lyndwood under the very same roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading LAVINIA The curious perfume of the lilies in the tall red pots was so strong that my lord opened the long windows on to the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was alone with Marius in the beautiful room overlooking the terrace.
