used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading James brought her word that the chef wished to speak to her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading James brought her word that the chef wished to speak to her.
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading James coughed discreetly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
Deane
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From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading James coughed discreetly.
Doane
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From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
the act of departing
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
how
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From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
legitimatelyadverbUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/
in a manner acceptable to common custom
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
express in speech
From this reading James brought her word that the chef wished to speak to her.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does he want of me, James?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading James brought her word that the chef wished to speak to her.
showing curiosity
From this reading She passed the day wondering how she could legitimately get Mr. James Thornton to stop on his way home from the office; then Providence came to her aid, as it always did.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading James brought her word that the chef wished to speak to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The following Wednesday Miss Doane received a message to the effect that Daphne and Mary Deane were going in to the matinee that day and would stop to see her on their return.
