used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
not being in a specified place
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
ALATHEA
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From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
ANDREWES
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From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
at or in or to any place
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
BETTY
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From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
BURYverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
disabuseverbUS /dɪsəˈbjuːs/
free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I HEAR FROM MR.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I HEAR FROM MR.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HEAR FROM MR.
JONATHANnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I HEAR FROM MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
on one occasion
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
determined
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
SweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I was up early next morning, for I had resolved to go to the station to see Mr. Andrewes off, though his train was an early one, that I might disabuse him of his superstition by our meeting once more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
at the time that
From this reading When I went to bed, to my amazement Sweep was absent, and I could not find him anywhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I did not like to return to the Rectory, for fear of disturbing Mr. Andrewes' rest, so I went to bed without my dog.
YORKSHIREnounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading JONATHAN ANDREWES--YORKSHIRE--ALATHEA _alias_ BETTY--WE BURY OUR DEAD OUT OF OUR SIGHT--VOICES OF THE NORTH I sat up for a short time with my father on my return.
