used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
Mowbray
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From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
as might be expected
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PLAINTIFF OR PENITENT?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
PENITENTnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading PLAINTIFF OR PENITENT?
PLAINTIFFnounUS /ˈpleɪntəf/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading PLAINTIFF OR PENITENT?
previsionnoun
a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was naturally dressed in what was the height of the fashion then, though we should think it ridiculous now, as we always think the fashions that are past.
at the time that
From this reading When she approached nearer, there were other little sounds that betrayed her,--a little jingle of bracelets and chains, and the bugles of her mantle.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Meanwhile, the reader shall judge by the turn of one of these conversations whether Mrs. Buchanan was, or was not, justified in her prevision.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray came tripping up the long stair, which was of stone, and did not creak under foot, though she was betrayed by the rustle of her silk dress, which was in those days a constant accompaniment of a woman’s movements.
