used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
adorations
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From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
Alice
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From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
Buckingham
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From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
without stop or interruption
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
a female human offspring
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
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 FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
a social unit living together
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
Kensington
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From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
come together
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
Muddock
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From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
Muddock's
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From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
term of address for a man
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
a male human offspring
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
surrenderingverbUS /sərˈendərɪŋ/
-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
timedadjectiveUS /taɪmd/
regularly spaced in time
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading There existed in the family close union, modified by special adorations.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The custom was that Lady Muddock and Alice should meet them at or about the entrance of Kensington Gardens, and the four walk together to the house.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day after the party was a Saturday; Sir James and his son were making their way back through the Park, timed to arrive at home for a two o'clock luncheon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was an indication of the changed character of the business that the big block in Buckingham Palace Road closed early on Saturdays, surrendering the hours in which the branches continued to do their most roaring trade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir James walked with his daughter, Bob with his stepmother; this order never varied, being the natural outcome of the old man's clinging to Alice, and of Lady Muddock's pathetic fidelity to Bob.
