used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
Albans
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From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
Alford
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From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
a female human offspring
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
DESMOND
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From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JERNINGHAM IS PHILANTHROPIC.
JERNINGHAM
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From this reading JERNINGHAM IS PHILANTHROPIC.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
in other respects or ways
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
PHILANTHROPICadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading JERNINGHAM IS PHILANTHROPIC.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
St
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From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading DESMOND took the earliest opportunity of carrying out his resolution in the matter of Lucy Alford, otherwise Miss St. Albans.
tutor's
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From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
Whitecross
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From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He dined at the Hampton villa within a few days of his visit to Whitecross Street, and entertained Mrs. Jerningham with the story of his tutor’s daughter, her hopes and her struggles.
