used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Lord Hayes adjusted his trousers about the knee before he answered.
anew
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Lord Hayes adjusted his trousers about the knee before he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lord Hayes adjusted his trousers about the knee before he answered.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
Eva
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From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
the act of giving
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
house-parties
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From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Lord Hayes adjusted his trousers about the knee before he answered.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
on the contrary
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
express in words
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Eva was sitting in her room when he returned, feeling rather bored.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Lord Hayes adjusted his trousers about the knee before he answered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
at the time that
From this reading But at one of these he had suddenly fainted dead off in the middle of dinner, and, when the house was empty again, he had gone up to London to see a doctor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Lord Hayes had been rather troubled about his health during the winter in which the foregoing events had occurred, though it had not stood in the way of their giving several large house-parties.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Hayes," she said, as he came in, "what did they say to you?"
