used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JANET IN A NEW CHARACTER.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
Agnes
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From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading JANET IN A NEW CHARACTER.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
curiously-chased
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From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
Dupley
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From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
set up or found
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
Holme
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From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
iciest
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From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JANET IN A NEW CHARACTER.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
JANET
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From this reading JANET IN A NEW CHARACTER.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
immediately past
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading She motioned with her fan to Janet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JANET IN A NEW CHARACTER.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
obligesverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “oblige” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
Pollexfen's
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From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She motioned with her fan to Janet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She motioned with her fan to Janet.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
vacateverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪt/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
vinaigrettenoun
oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
which person or people
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On entering Lady Pollexfen's room for the second time, Janet found that the mistress of Dupley Walls had completed her toilette in the interim, and was now sitting robed in stiff rustling silk, with an Indian fan in one hand and a curiously-chased vinaigrette in the other.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Be seated," she said, in the iciest of tones, and Janet sat down on a chair a yard or two removed from her ladyship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you were here last, Miss Holme," she began, "I have seen Sister Agnes, who informs me that she has already given you an outline of the duties I shall require you to perform should you agree to accept the situation which ill health obliges her to vacate.
