used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
Aubrey
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From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
divined
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From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
communicated in words
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
immediately past
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
for more time
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
a female domestic
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
Mayfair
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From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
and nothing more
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
scrupulousnessnoun
conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
required or under orders
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great deal of commotion next morning in the house in Mayfair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
at the time that
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bee was startled by having a tray brought to her bedroom with her breakfast when she was almost ready to go downstairs.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It may be imagined with what scrupulousness she kept within her room, her pride all up in arms though her heart she thought was broken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the precaution was so natural, though it was taken at what was supposed to be her desire, at what was really her desire--the only one she would have expressed--yet she resented it, in the contradiction and ferment of her being.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mrs. Leigh thought, Miss, as you had been so tired last night, you might like to rest a little longer,” said the maid; and Bee divined with a sharp pang through all the trouble and confusion of her mind that she was not wanted--that probably Aubrey was coming to consult with his mother what was to be done.
