afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
(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 Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
Burnett'snounUS /bərˈnets/
possessive form of “burnett” — United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
governess-cart
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From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
Jane
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From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Jane can prepare the dinner after my return.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before nine the next morning, Aunt Anne was ready to set out on her journey to London.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
Wimplenoun
headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women
From this reading Alfred Wimple looked on at her preparations to go with an anxiety that was almost eagerness; and, stealthily, the old lady watched his every movement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Burnett’s governess-cart was at the gate with Lucas, the gardener, to drive her to the station.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall bring back some little dainty with me, hoping that it may tempt you, my love.”
