used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
in the past
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
any thing at all
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
can't
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From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
take in solid food
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
set up or found
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
handbagnounUS /ˈhændbæɡ/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
Jeffreys
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From this reading "Yours truly,-- "John Jeffreys."
Jessop
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From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Yours truly,-- "John Jeffreys."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
and nothing more
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
carry out
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
tender-hearted
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From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Yours truly,-- "John Jeffreys."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But Jeffreys was not hungry, and the announcement that the meal was there by the "master's orders" turned him against it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having finished this dismal letter, he packed up one or two of his things in a small handbag and descended to the parlour.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
which person or people
From this reading There he found an ample supper provided for him by the tender-hearted Mrs Jessop, who had a pretty shrewd guess as to the nature of the "journey" that her master's ward was about to take.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't eat anything, thank you," he said to Mrs Jessop, "you gave me such a good tea only a little while ago."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yours truly,-- "John Jeffreys."
