(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 He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
Baynhurst
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From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
Brenton
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From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
Caroline's
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From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
Cuthbert
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From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
Haverford
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From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
the act of departing
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
strawberry-beds
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From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He himself was on the eve of sailing for the United States when his mother's condition became so serious.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He had promised Mrs. Brenton to spend one night at Yelverton before leaving for America, but of course all his arrangements were upset.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They did not do this voluntarily; it was literally to see his mother die that Cuthbert was summoned back to England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
at the time that
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Rupert Haverford himself wrote the message that brought his half-brother home.
Yelverton
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From this reading In June, when the gardens at Yelverton were glorious with roses (and Caroline's one task seemed to be hunting the children out of the strawberry-beds), Cuthbert Baynhurst and his wife returned to town.
