used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
(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 liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
for the reason that
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
the act of departing
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
doorbellnounUS /ˈdɔːrbel/
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
Edith
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From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
Eleanor's
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From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
Newbolt
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From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
Newbolt's
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From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Then the doorbell rang.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the doorbell rang.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ring was not heard at first, because her aunt and Edith Houghton and Johnny Bennett were celebrating his departure the next day for South America, by making a Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish before the parlor fire.
at the time that
From this reading It was after ten o'clock that night when Eleanor's icy fingers fumbled at Mrs. Newbolt's doorbell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Newbolt, entering into the occasion with voluble reminiscences, was having a very good time.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She liked Youth, and she liked Welsh rabbits, and she liked an audience; and she had all three!
