used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
Brownie's
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From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
a special loved one
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
Dundas
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From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
set up or found
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
Malling
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From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
Randal
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From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
Ruxley
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From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
soirée
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From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
in the near future
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
Vallingham
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From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lady Randal was planning a musical _soirée_, to come off the following week, and requested her aunt to lend her Miss Dundas’ services for the occasion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Contrary to her own and Brownie’s expectations, and somewhat to the disappointment of the latter, Lady Ruxley decided to return to West Malling the next afternoon.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lady Ruxley reached home about five, where she found awaiting her a summons to Vallingham Hall.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading “I shall come soon, my darling,” Adrian had managed to whisper, as he handed Brownie into the carriage, and then stood wistfully watching it until it was out of sight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had taken cold the night previous, and was not so well as usual, and thought she would feel better to be at home.
