anew
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
Allerdyke
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From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
being one more than ten
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
Fullaway
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From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
MAID'SnounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
precisely, exactly
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
express in words
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
That's
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From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Come downstairs, Allerdyke," he proceeded, leading the way from the room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That's right--if she returns before my friend and I come up again, tell her that we shall present ourselves at five minutes to eleven.
at the time that
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID'S MOTHER When the manager, much appeased and relieved in mind, had gone, Fullaway tapped at the door of the bedroom, summoned the pretty chambermaid, and handed her the rosewood box.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Put this back exactly where Mademoiselle has kept it since she came here," he commanded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
you're
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From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Now you yourself--you're going to stay in the rooms until she comes back from the concert?
