used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
not being in a specified place
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The short respite was altogether welcome to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
Berenice's
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From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
clothing in general
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
FALTERINGnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
set up or found
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The short respite was altogether welcome to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
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 FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
a female domestic
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
MANNERING
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From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading The short respite was altogether welcome to him.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The short respite was altogether welcome to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here an hour or so later Berenice's maid found him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He changed his clothes and wandered off into the gardens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
accept gladly
From this reading The short respite was altogether welcome to him.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE FALTERING OF MANNERING Mannering left by the afternoon train for Hampshire, where he was to be the guest for a few days of the leader of his party.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He arrived without sending word of his coming, to find the whole of the house party absent at a cricket match.
