used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
dark-wainscoted
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From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
the act of departing
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
Fronde's
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From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
GoblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
go away from a place
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
in the near future
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had gone down behind a bank of clouds.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their departure she sat quite alone in the small, dark-wainscoted parlor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Miss Fronde’s guests left Goblin Hall very soon after dinner, the lawyer to go back to his chambers in Washington, the minister to return to his parsonage.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Both, in taking leave of her, had placed themselves entirely at her service, imploring her to notify them by message or telegram whenever she might want them.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Roma thanked her old friends, and promised all they wished.
