used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
anew
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
Claverings
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From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
Clytie
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From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
the act of departing
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
HomburgnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
and nothing more
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
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 When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clytie was confined several days to her room through her sprained ankle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And when they return to London we can see just as much or as little of them as we like,” said Thornton.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
at the time that
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
in or at the place that
From this reading When she was able to get about again the Claverings had left Paris for Homburg, where they were going to stay for a few weeks.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Thornton went alone, carrying with him his wife's excuses and regrets, and returned to her in high spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not an unqualified affliction, as it solved the question of her dining with the Claverings.
