used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
any person at all
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
else
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From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
destroyed or killed
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
IndependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
the force of workers available
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
not able to be found
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
on the contrary
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
She's
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From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
Sloville
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From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
express a supposition
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
required or under orders
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
tea-meeting
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From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ‘She’s give up religion, and gone off to the Church, I suppose,’ said the senior deacon, who was president on the occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once upon a time there was a sad hubbub in the Independent Chapel at Sloville.
in or at the place that
From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
which person or people
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
Wilcox
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From this reading ‘Where is Rose Wilcox?’ was the universal query.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading ‘I fear it is worse than that,’ whispered a young female teacher, who, as the neighbour of the missing Rose, was supposed to know more of her movements than anyone else.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the monthly tea-meeting of the teachers the prettiest of the female teachers was missing, much to the grief of the young men, and to the relief of some plain but pious young women, who had been rather in the shade since she had come amongst them.
