used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
BlighnounUS /blaɪ/
British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Moreover, the moment had come.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
DixnounUS /dɪks/
United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887)
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
Garrod
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From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
Gladys
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From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
the act of departing
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, the moment had come.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
imposinglyadverb
in an impressive manner
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
a particular point in time
From this reading Moreover, the moment had come.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the moment had come.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
and nothing more
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
stable-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
in a strange manner
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
on a floor above
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Alfred was here too, waiting for Gladys to come down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST PARTING It was Saturday forenoon, and everything was ready for the departure of Gladys.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
which person or people
From this reading But Gladys was upstairs saying good-bye to Lady Bligh, and lingering over the parting somewhat strangely, for one who was going away for a week only.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Garrod was at the door with the carriage; the phlegmatic stable-boy, having performed feats of unsuspected strength with the luggage, had retired into his own peculiar shell, and lurked in sullen humility at the far side of the horse; while Mr Dix figured imposingly in the hall.
