aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
Aubrey
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From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The family then readily concluded that Fostina had returned home.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
a small house with a single story
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
a social unit living together
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
Fostina
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From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The family then readily concluded that Fostina had returned home.
provoking horror
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
fasten with a lock
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
without much difficulty
From this reading The family then readily concluded that Fostina had returned home.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
not used up
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The family then readily concluded that Fostina had returned home.
Rineldo
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From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
Rineldo's
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From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rineldo arrayed himself in costly apparel, and ascended to the room of his intended bride.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
a male human offspring
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
carry out
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The family then readily concluded that Fostina had returned home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On reaching the door, what was his surprise to find it open, and the key remaining in the lock!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Rineldo's Surprise--Mr. Aubrey and his Son go in Pursuit of Fostina--Visit to the Mountain and Cottage--Horrible Discovery--End of their Search._ On the following morning, the family rose at an early hour, and hastily set about making preparations for the marriage of the two cousins, which was to take place on that day.
which person or people
From this reading He now recollected that he had forgotten to take it on the evening before, and rushing into the apartment, and finding his cousin was not there, he hastened below and informed his parents, who immediately searched the house, but in vain.
