used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
(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 That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
in addition
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
Bassett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
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 That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
Muriel
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From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
in the near future
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
with speed
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
riding-habit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She passed quickly through to her room and commenced hasty preparations for a bath.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had been a good ride, and she realised that, though tired, she was also very hungry.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
at the time that
From this reading THE MESSAGE Lady Bassett was still invisible when Muriel returned to the bungalow though breakfast was waiting for them on the verandah.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That should come presently, when she had the whole garden to herself, and all the leisure of the long summer morning before her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She slipped Nick's gift out of the pocket of her riding-habit, but she would not stop to open it then.
