used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
alighted
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From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
Aubrey
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From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a small house with a single story
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
DeceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
Fostina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
set up or found
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a brief written record
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
carry out
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
UnmaskedverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Fostina goes to the Village--Deception Unmasked--The Mystery Revealed--Fostina makes her Escape._ One lovely morning, a carriage drove up to the door of the cottage in the Mountain Glen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She hastened to her room and perused the contents, which she found to be an invitation extended to her by the friend of her uncle, requesting her to come and spend a few weeks at his residence in the village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The coachman alighted, and hastily approaching the door, rang the bell, which was answered by Mr. Aubrey.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Fostina had been seated near the window of her room, while this conversation took place, and on hearing the inquiry of the coachman, immediately made her appearance at the door, and received the note from the stranger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
WoodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He informed him that he had been ordered there with a carriage by the physician to take a young lady to the village, at the same time taking a note from his pocket and inquiring for Miss Woodman.
