used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
(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 Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
Beechley
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From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
cap-ribbons
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From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
Crofton
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From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
dismounted
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From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
ten 10s
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
I'm
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From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
I've
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From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
and nothing more
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
the act of departing
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
engage in
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
make reference to
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
not any; not one
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
and nothing more
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
palings
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From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a human being
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
riding-habit
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From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
Steph
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From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
there's
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From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I've just remembered that there's a call I ought to make while I'm in this neighbourhood."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Here Mr. Crofton had been well known in days gone by; and by the time he had dismounted and had assisted his companion to alight, the buxom landlady, all smiles and cap-ribbons, had come to the door to greet him.
at the time that
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When George Crofton informed Mrs. Brooke that it was while riding along the road outside the park palings he had seen her husband leaving the house, he stated no more than the truth; but one little point he had not seen fit to mention--that he himself was not alone at the time.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A few minutes later they pulled up at the _Beechley Arms_, a country tavern only a few hundred yards distant from the back entrance to the park.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When he had recovered from his momentary surprise at seeing his cousin, he had said to his companion--an extremely handsome young person in a riding-habit that fitted her like a glove: "Let us put the pace on a bit, Steph.
