used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I see," Mr. Wynter answered, nodding gravely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
Costello
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From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I see," Mr. Wynter answered, nodding gravely.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
Havre
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From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
of great significance or value
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
Lucia
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From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading "I see," Mr. Wynter answered, nodding gravely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
with low volume
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
at the time that
From this reading In the evening, therefore, they were sitting quietly together when the important question of a future residence for the mother and daughter came to be discussed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
Wynter
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From this reading Mr. Wynter decided without any hesitation that they should remain at Havre, at least until the next day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should like Lucia to see something of Paris," Mrs. Costello said, "and to do that we should be obliged to stay a considerable time; for, as you perceive, I am not strong enough to do much sight-seeing at present."
