used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
Alice
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From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
(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 Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
down-stairs
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From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
et
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From this reading Rouge et Noir.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
easily agitated
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
not any; not one
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
Noir
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From this reading Rouge et Noir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
Palliser
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From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading Rouge et Noir.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this he made no objection, and, on reaching the inn, met Mr. Palliser in the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
the act of using
From this reading He was going about the house, with a nervous solicitude to do something, and was flattering himself that he was of use.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
(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 Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Palliser was already inspecting the arrangement of certain large trunks which had been brought down-stairs, and was preparing for their departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alice insisted on being left up in the churchyard, urging that she wanted to "think about it all," but, in truth, fearing that she might not be able to carry herself well, if she were to walk down with her lover to the hotel.
