used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
Alan
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From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
Algy
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From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
(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 That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
Beauclere
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From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
CrichtonnounUS /ˈkrɪtʃtən/
Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
Dacre
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From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
entrance-bell
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From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
half-asleep
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From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
Hugh
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From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
IMPLORA
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From this reading IMPLORA PACE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
and nothing more
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading IMPLORA PACE.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
sextons
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From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
shooting-party
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From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was dozing so soundly, that he never heard the great entrance-bell clang; but he rose to his feet with a start, as Algy Beauclere came in.
required or under orders
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
which person or people
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
wood-fire
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From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
Wyverne
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From this reading Alan Wyverne was at the Abbey with Crichton for his only companion, who had come over from Castle Dacre to join a large shooting-party which was to assemble on the morrow.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had travelled far that day; and he sat more than half-asleep, before the huge wood-fire, waiting for dinner, and for Hugh, who had not finished dressing yet.
Yules
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From this reading That same year was drawing to its close, in a damp dreary December--one of those "green Yules" which greedy sextons are supposed to pray for, and which all the rest of the world utterly abhor.
