used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
Aldred
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From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
Aldred's
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From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
recognizable; marked
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
set up or found
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
good-byes
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From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
Grassingford
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From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
immediately past
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
Mabel
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From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading On the Monday following Aldred's sudden illness and recovery, she and Mabel were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rectory.
carry out
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
a special situation
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the River Aldred had found the family at the Rectory a decided addition to the attractions of Grassingford.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
precisely as stated
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It was their last opportunity, as they were to start for the Grange first thing on Wednesday morning, and Tuesday must be reserved for packing and saying good-byes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
at the time that
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
which person or people
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mabel was on excellent terms with her cousins, who were frequent visitors at the Hall, and might always be counted upon to take part in any fresh plans or projects.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The girls, although they were "out" and "finished", were very companionable, and made much of both Mabel and her friend; as for the boys, when first their stiffness and shyness had worn off, they proved exceedingly jolly.
