at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
Aneta
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From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LABURNUM VILLA.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
LABURNUMnoun
flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
From this reading AT LABURNUM VILLA.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading AT LABURNUM VILLA.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. Ward was seen passing to the library, where prayers were held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading When she had finished her toilet she ran downstairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aneta went back to her room, where she dressed with her usual expedition and extreme neatness.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet eight o'clock; but most of the girls were assembled in the large hall waiting for prayers, which always took place before breakfast.
