used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
anew
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
any thing at all
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
crape-shawls
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
down-stairs
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
else
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
Janet
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
the force of workers available
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
Ogilvy
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
Robbie's
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
at the time that
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
in or at the place that
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
