used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
Agatha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
Agatha's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
(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 It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What is to be done, my dear?”
Bedford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
dearly loved
From this reading What is to be done, my dear?”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What is to be done, my dear?”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
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 It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
the act of departing
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
come to pass
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
make square
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
a special situation
From this reading “I never knew such a thing in all my life!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
Thornycroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
unconscionably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
precisely as stated
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is to be done, my dear?”
at the time that
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
which person or people
From this reading It was a most unconscionably early hour on the wedding morning when Mrs. Thornycroft, who had insisted on mounting guard overnight in Bedford Square, to see that all things were made ready to go off “merry as a marriage bell,” came into Agatha's room and roused the bride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What--what?” said Agatha, waking, with a confused notion that something very dreadful had happened, or was going to happen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Well, he is the most extraordinary young man!
