used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
Georgina
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From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY IN THE WOOD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY IN THE WOOD.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
Rowton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seized it, opened it eagerly, and with eyes full of passionate love and anxiety, devoured the contents.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
carry out
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY IN THE WOOD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to her promise Lady Georgina arrived at nine o’clock the following day to take Nance for a ride.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had an hour and a half of vigorous exercise, and Mrs. Rowton returned home with spirits raised in spite of herself.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE LADY IN THE WOOD.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A letter from her husband awaited her—it was dated from a big London hotel and was written late the evening before.
