used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
Agatha
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
Agatha's
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
(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 "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
Aubrey-Blythe
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
Cecil
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading "_It's Jane!_" exclaimed the group in concert.
a female human offspring
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
Evelyn
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From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
at any time
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "_It's Jane!_" exclaimed the group in concert.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
brought together in one place
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "_It's Jane!_" exclaimed the group in concert.
Gwendolen
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
Jane
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From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
a female domestic
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
morning-room
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From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, my lady, it's Miss Jane Evelyn as ever was!" declared Susan, beaming with doubtful delight.
on one occasion
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
on the contrary
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
Susan
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From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
Susan's
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From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Show her up at once, Susan," said Lady Agatha, with a graciousness which allayed poor Susan's fears.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is it, Susan?" asked Lady Agatha of the maid, who appeared all of a tremble with some carefully suppressed excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning two weeks later as Lady Agatha Aubrey-Blythe, her daughter Gwendolen, and her two sons Percy and Cecil were gathered rather aimlessly in Lady Agatha's private morning-room, "a lady" was announced, as desirous of speaking with Lady Agatha.
