used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
placed in a grave
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
Carr
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From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
countess-dowager
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From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
Elster
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From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
the act of departing
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
Hartledon
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From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
Hartledon's
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From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
quitted
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From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day following it he and Lord Hartledon were taking a quiet walk together, when they met Mrs. Gum.
at the time that
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Carr, who had come for the funeral, also remained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hartledon's sister quitted Hartledon House for a change; but the countess-dowager was there still, and disturbed its silence with moans and impromptu lamentations, especially when going up and down the staircase and along the corridors.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A change for the worse occurred in the child, Lord Elster; and after two or three weeks' sinking he died, and was buried at Hartledon by the side of his mother.
