used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
in actual fact
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
(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 Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
move towards
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
clamoured
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From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
one or the other of two
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
a young female
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
how
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From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
Jane
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From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
Mayne
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From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
information about recent and important events
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
not any; not one
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
a course of conduct
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
sunshadenoun
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
carry out
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among all that great crowd, there was no one to approach her in looks and distinction.
create by training and teaching
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
a Caucasian
From this reading And so that slim girl in white, carrying a green sunshade, was Mrs. Mayne!
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His uncle clamoured for him to take a wife, and there she was, strolling up the path in front of him--supported on either hand by an assiduous escort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If people were to know the truth, how widely he would be envied!
Wynne
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From this reading OLD FRIENDS AND STRANGE NEWS By some unexplained miracle it turned out that Nancy's chaperon--Lady Jane Wynne--had actually caught the train, and Mayne overheard the party volubly congratulating one another, as they moved out of the station.
