used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
crossing-stage
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From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
philosophiseverb
reason philosophically
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And, as they surveyed the slow medley of omnibuses that moved between them and the pavement they were struck by the scene in the same impersonal way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
Thisleton
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From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which way do we go?" asked Lady Thisleton, as they stood hesitating at a crossing-stage in Broad Street, City.
whole-hearted
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From this reading Both she and Morgan, having entered on the day's adventure, were determined to enjoy it, though his mood was far from being whole-hearted.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She was dressed as plainly as possible in a dark brown coat and skirt, and wore a small hat and veil, so that she was not in the least conspicuous.
Wouldn't
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From this reading "Wouldn't it be nice to stay here and philosophise?"
