used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Harboro was almost foolishly bewildered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
Antonia
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From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Harboro was almost foolishly bewildered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
gotten under control
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading Harboro was almost foolishly bewildered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
Harboro
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From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
horse-hire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
something you have to do
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
a special situation
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A month later Harboro came home one afternoon to find an envelope addressed to him on the table in the front hall.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was a statement from one of the stables of the town, and it set forth the fact that Harboro was indebted to the stable for horse-hire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were items, showing that on seven occasions during the past month a horse had been placed at the disposal of Mrs. Harboro.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was glad afterward that Sylvia was engaged with Antonia in the dining-room, and did not have a chance to observe him as he examined the thing which that envelope contained.
