used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
Anglo-Indiannoun
a person of English citizenship born or living in India
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
subject to appointment
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Carnaby
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From this reading Isabel Carnaby.
carefully weighed
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Esdaile
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From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Eton
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From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
Farleys
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From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
governorshipnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərʃɪp/
the office of governor
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
intense and profound fear
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel Carnaby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
engage in
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
express in words
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
with low volume
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
hurting
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
not in physical motion
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
carry out
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading To Paul's horror, the Anglo-Indian trio came to stay at Esdaile, and he was appointed to take Miss Carnaby in to dinner on the night of her arrival.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
at the time that
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
which person or people
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The little blind god, as he softly trod, Did a dart for his bow prepare; And he sharpened it with a woman's wit, And he feathered it with her hair.
a late time of life
From this reading When Paul had been four years at Esdaile Court, and Dick was considered nearly ready for Eton, the Farleys' term of Indian governorship came to an end, and they returned to England bringing their niece with them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Lady Esdaile had predicted, Isabel had failed to make a brilliant marriage out in India; but whether that were her fault or her misfortune, Isabel alone (with the exception of two or three young officers who were still too sore to refer to the subject) could say.
