aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment, Mrs. Calverley appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In another moment, Mrs. Calverley appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth
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From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
Calverley
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From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
Chetwynd
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From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another moment, Mrs. Calverley appeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
a room where books are kept
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment, Mrs. Calverley appeared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
term of address for a man
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no retreat, and he was compelled to remain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He then bade them both farewell, tenderly embracing his sister, and renewing his thanks to Sir Bridgnorth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
which person or people
From this reading Just as he was about to depart, the door was opened by old Norris, who called out, “Mrs. Calverley is coming to the library!”
won't
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From this reading “I won't see her!” cried Chetwynd, fiercely.
