used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dan and Sylvia being thus left to themselves, he proposed a stroll across the campus.
BuckeyenounUS /ˈbʌkaɪ/
the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
having made preparations
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
immediately past
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
the literary culture
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
engage in
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
and nothing more
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Dan and Sylvia being thus left to themselves, he proposed a stroll across the campus.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
STROLLnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
Sylvia
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From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
Sylvia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STROLL ACROSS THE CAMPUS Dan joined Mrs. Owen and Sylvia at the cottage later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Dan and Sylvia being thus left to themselves, he proposed a stroll across the campus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Dan and Sylvia being thus left to themselves, he proposed a stroll across the campus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was to see them off in the morning; and he exerted himself to make Sylvia's last evening in Buckeye Lane as happy as possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The cottage was to be left in the care of the old servant until it could be disposed of; Mary herself was to be provided for in some way--Sylvia and Mrs. Owen had decided that this was only fair and right.
produce a literary work
From this reading After tea Mrs. Owen said she had letters to write and carried her portfolio to the library for the purpose.
