(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
in addition
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
Bunternoun
a batter who bunts
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
a female human offspring
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
DowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
every person
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
a social unit living together
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
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 There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
a form of address for a man
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
MUCH-AFRAID
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From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
Northallerton
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From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
and nothing more
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
PILGRIM'SnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
police-court
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From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
with little or no delay
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
a special situation
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was almost deserted, everybody having gone to attend the police-court proceedings at Northallerton.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no knowing what she might do if left to herself.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading --AND HIS DAUGHTER MUCH-AFRAID _The women also looked pale and wan._ THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS Mr. Bunter brought Parker's letter up to Lord Peter in bed on the Wednesday morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The thing would be purely formal, of course, but it seemed only proper that the family should be fully represented.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The Dowager Duchess, indeed, was there--she had promptly hastened to her son's side and was living heroically in furnished lodgings, but the younger Duchess thought her mother-in-law more energetic than dignified.
