used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CATASTROPHE.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
(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 She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
subject to appointment
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A CATASTROPHE.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
divisible by two
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
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From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
go away from a place
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a female domestic
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
Mowbray
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From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
Rule'snounUS /ruːlz/
possessive form of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
express in speech
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
St
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From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was neither quiet during the day nor did she sleep at night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
at the time that
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was not at any time a model of a tranquil woman, but ever since her arrival in St. Rule’s, her activity had been incessant, and very disturbing to her household.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was out and in of the house a hundred times of a morning, and even when within doors was so continually in motion, that the maids who belonged to the house, and had been old Mr. Anderson’s servants, held a meeting, and decided that if things went on like this, they would all “speak” when the appointed moment for speaking came, and leave at the next term.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. Mowbray was more restless than her maid, who had been with her for many years, had ever seen her before.
