used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
(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 Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
Belassis
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From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
Debenham
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From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
having made preparations
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
drawing-room
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From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
easy-chair
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From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
EXILE'S
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From this reading THE EXILE’S RETURN.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
and nothing more
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
Maud
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From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE EXILE’S RETURN.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXILE’S RETURN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
migratory
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading This was an advantage as far as Maud Debenham was concerned, as she could hear the sound of approaching wheels from her position in the room, without wandering perpetually into the hall, as she felt disposed to do, only that her aunt had just forbidden any such ‘exhibition of restlessness.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Five ladies were assembled in the drawing-room of Thornton House, and all five appeared to be in a state of expectancy, which in the cases of one or two amounted to positive excitement.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a bright, hot evening in May, and the windows of the room stood open to the soft air without.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Belassis sat in an easy-chair, with a gorgeous piece of silk embroidery upon her lap, at which she worked diligently; and yet, to those who knew her well, it was evident that she was listening with some impatience for an arrival which was every moment expected—the arrival of her nephew, Philip Debenham.
