used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
in actual fact
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
dolorously
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From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
don't
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From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
a movement into or inward
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
set up or found
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
Holm
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From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
it's
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From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
not any; not one
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/
past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
on one occasion
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
Paddington
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From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
Praed
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From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
on the contrary
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
Shelton
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From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
waylayverbUS /ˈweɪleɪ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Still, it's very hard," said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN "AT HOME" On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But she found it "rather nice," and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was "quite romantic, don't you know."
