used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
Collins'snounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnzɪz/
possessive form of “collins” — English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
Dr
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From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
Granby
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From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
death of a person
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
go away from a place
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading LIES OF MALIGNITY.
MALIGNITYnoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading LIES OF MALIGNITY.
come together
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIES OF MALIGNITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Ellen instantly rose to leave the room, blushing violently as she did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was near a fortnight later that one evening Miss Granby, the teacher, called at Dr. Collins's.
at the time that
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
which person or people
From this reading Ellen, who ran joyfully to the door to meet her, noticed that she was unusually grave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I called to see you on business," said the lady when Mrs. Collins entered the parlor.
