used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
Bellairs
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From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
Cacouna
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From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
Costello
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From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
else
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From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
go away from a place
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
Lucia
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From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
come together
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
MoosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
not any; not one
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
on one occasion
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
steamboatsnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊts/
plural of “steamboat” — a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
up to a particular time
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But a short time before they were to leave their friends, Doctor Hardy called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning Mrs. Costello and Lucia prepared to return to the Cottage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
under normal conditions
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He asked to see Mrs. Costello, and was taken into the small room where Mrs. Bellairs usually passed her mornings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were to remain there till the following evening, and then Mr. Bellairs proposed to drive them down to the first village below Cacouna at which the steamboats called, that they might there embark for Moose Island, instead of being obliged to do so at the Cacouna wharf, where they were certain to meet inquisitive acquaintances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one else was present, and he told her at once that he had called to ask her assistance in an affair which he feared would be painful to her.
