used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
(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 Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Oldclough varied sentiments prevailed.
aroused or activated
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
Chickie
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From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
for the most part
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
GARDEN-PARTY
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From this reading THE GARDEN-PARTY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
Oldclough
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From this reading At Oldclough varied sentiments prevailed.
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 Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading At Oldclough varied sentiments prevailed.
rigiditynounUS /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading At Oldclough varied sentiments prevailed.
Slowbridge
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From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The morning of the garden-party arose bright and clear, and Slowbridge awakened in a great state of excitement.
carry out
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN-PARTY.
Theobald's
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From this reading Lady Theobald's manner was chiefly distinguished by an implacable rigidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading At Oldclough varied sentiments prevailed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Miss Chickie, having worked until midnight that all her orders might be completed, was so overpowered by her labors as to have to take her tea and toast in bed.
