AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
any thing at all
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
Chandon
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From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
Dartelle
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From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a young female
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Lady Dartelle was late in coming down to breakfast.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
by chance
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
express in speech
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
express in words
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared to Adrian, Lord Chandon, on the morning following, that there was some unusual confusion in the house.
at the time that
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When breakfast was over, she asked to speak with Lord Chandon alone, and he followed her to the library.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My lord," she began, "pray tell me, do you know anything of the whereabouts of this unfortunate girl?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had perhaps better explain to you that much scandal has been caused in my household by the fact that my governess met your valet on the sands, and was seen talking to him for more than an hour.
