used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
Altenhof
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From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
Dr
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From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
ex-tutor
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From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
and nothing more
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
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 She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
most important element
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
as might be expected
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that at Altenhof very little fuss had been made about him, especially by his former pupil.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
a male human offspring
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was rather small and very noisy, for it lay next to the main staircase; but, according to the lady's notion, it was just suited to the Doctor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a special reason for this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two rooms in the Castle occupied by Dr. Fabian looked out on to the park, and were in some measure shut off from the rest of the house.
at the time that
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
which person or people
From this reading When the Princess caused the hitherto unused apartments of her first husband to be put in readiness for that husband's son, some thought was naturally given to the ex-tutor who was to accompany him, and a room was prepared in consequence.
