used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
traveling across
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
fellow-traveller
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From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
made afraid
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
Henley's
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From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
Holyhead
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From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
the literary culture
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
a female domestic
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
come together
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
MOUNTJOY
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From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
PACKETnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
REGISTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
Rhoda
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From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
sea-sickness
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From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
sincerest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
Vimpany
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From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She travelled by the same train to Dublin, with me and my maid, but not in the same carriage," Iris answered; "I was so fortunate as to meet with her on the voyage from Dublin to Holyhead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a rough crossing; and Rhoda suffered so dreadfully from sea-sickness that she frightened me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I should like to know more," he said, "of a lady whose hospitality at home seems to equal her kindness as a fellow-traveller.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REGISTERED PACKET MOUNTJOY began by alluding to the second of Miss Henley's letters to her father, and to a passage in it which mentioned Mrs. Vimpany with expressions of the sincerest gratitude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you first meet with her on the railway?"
