used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She was not disappointed.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
a social unit living together
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
set up or found
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
Jocelyn
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From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
Lionel
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From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
mess-room
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From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not disappointed.
a brief written record
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
on one occasion
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
Trevelyan's
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From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
Trevelyans
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From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
precisely as stated
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
at the time that
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The interview which was the consequence of Miss Trevelyan’s bet took place the following morning, in the presence of most of the family.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Lionel guessed why she had come, and gave her a lead at once.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As has been said, the Trevelyans had the privilege of the mess-room when the house was full; and as Anne was very much in earnest, she found her way there after breakfast, when she was sure Jocelyn and his brothers would be together.
the act of creating written works
From this reading They were scattered about the big room when she came in, and the Colonel was writing a note at his little desk before the window.
