used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
fearless and daring
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet she was glad to see me.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
a brief written record
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
and nothing more
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was sitting alone in her room, and something in her greeting seemed to denote that she was not altogether at her ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I went to see her without any hesitation.
but in spite of that
From this reading A CORNER OF THE CURTAIN A note was brought in to me at luncheon time, addressed in a bold yet delicate feminine hand which was already becoming familiar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was from Adelaide Fortress, and it consisted of a single line only-- “Will you come to me this afternoon?--A.F.”
