used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
(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 A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
Betsey
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From this reading Betsey, this is Mrs. Delano.
Blumenthal
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From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
Delano
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From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
a social unit living together
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're welcome, ladies," said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betsey, this is Mrs. Delano.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You're welcome, ladies," said he.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're welcome, ladies," said he.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Bright received them at the gate, his face smiling all over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Betsey, this is Mrs. Delano.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Walk in! walk in!
accept gladly
From this reading "You're welcome, ladies," said he.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days past the middle of the following May, a carriage stopped before the house of Mr. Joseph Bright, in Northampton, and Mrs. Delano, with all the Blumenthal family, descended from it.
You're
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From this reading "You're welcome, ladies," said he.
