used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
Beaworthy
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From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
Becky
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From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
Becky's
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From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
CALAISnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
daresay
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From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
a social unit living together
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
the act of departing
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
It's
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From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
the possibility of future success
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
REAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
carry out
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cousin Becky is to accompany them to Norfolk, I hear."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
they're
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From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CALAIS NOBLE "I am so glad Martin has decided to take his family away this summer," remarked Mrs. Marsh, at the breakfast table one morning, a few days after her brother had agreed to Cousin Becky's plan for a holiday.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading "It's through Miss Trent that they're going," Mr. Marsh replied.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
a late time of life
From this reading I daresay I should feel the same if I had not had a change for years.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I met Mary and the children in the town yesterday, and they were quite excited at the prospect of turning their backs on Beaworthy for a few weeks—poor things!
