used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
how long something has existed
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
(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 They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
Apollonia
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From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
AUNTSnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “THE AUNTS.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
dearly loved
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
carefully weighed
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
Duchess's
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From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
Evelyn
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From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
Hazelhurst
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From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
Hazelhursts
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From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
something you have to do
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
primogeniturenoun
right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE AUNTS.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
Wealdnoun
an area of open or forested country
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These ladies were the sisters of the late, and aunts of the present Squire of Hazelhurst, in the beautiful Weald of Kent.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE following evening Evelyn fulfilled her engagement, and punctually at eight o’clock arrived at the Duchess’s apartments, where, according to promise, she was introduced to the Miss Hazelhursts.
which person or people
From this reading They were now very old, and were passing a happy and serene old age, honoured and beloved by all who knew them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Miss Hazelhursts were twins; but as Miss Grace had come into the world some three minutes before her sister, Miss Apollonia, it was settled between them that the former should on all occasions have the precedence, and be considered as the possessor of all the rights and privileges of primogeniture.
