used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
in addition
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
confined by bonds
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
Clive's
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From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
the act of departing
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
Fellowes
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From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
forbore
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From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
Hester
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From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
Morpeth
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From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
obtrudeverbUS /əbˈtruːd/
push to thrust outward
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the following days, Mrs. Fellowes proved invaluable in all preparations for the departure from Clive's Road.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had also arranged his own sad journey to Calcutta for the same morning.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
which person or people
From this reading He had already secured a passage for her on the first homeward bound steamer, and for her ayah, who he insisted should accompany her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She observed with much concern that Hester seemed in a sort of stupor and forbore to obtrude her sympathy.
withholdingnounUS /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
From this reading Mr. Morpeth returned to Clive's Road in the evening as he had promised, to tell Hester all he thought needful for her to hear, withholding much which might have added to her pain.
