used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
CRESCENTnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
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 During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
one or the other of two
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
the act of departing
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
an established custom
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
Kensington
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From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
Kingsbury
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From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
cut with a saw
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
the season of growth
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sisters saw each other occasionally, but not as frequently as either of them had intended.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
male cat
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
TRINGLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM TRINGLE COMES TO THE CRESCENT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
the act of using
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucy was not encouraged in the use of cabs, nor was the carriage lent to her often for the purpose of going to the Crescent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During the next three months, up to the end of the winter and through the early spring, things went on without any change either in Queen's Gate or Kingsbury Crescent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The reader may remember that she had been in the habit of walking alone in Kensington Gardens, and a walk across Kensington Gardens would carry her the greater part of the distance to Kingsbury Crescent.
