used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
breakfast-table
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From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
wanted intensely
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
the act of departing
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
Howel
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From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
Netta
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From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
PATRON'S
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From this reading THE PATRON'S WIFE.
prayer-books
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From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
get by special effort
From this reading Mr Deep did not go, and Owen determined to remain at home, in order to secure the desired conversation with Netta.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATRON'S WIFE.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Howel said she had a bad headache, and did not intend going to church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The following morning, Netta was not well, and did not appear at the breakfast-table.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE PATRON'S WIFE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Breakfast was hurried over to prepare for a six miles' drive to church, and the carriage conveyed the two ladies and three of the gentlemen thither, resplendent with fashion and emblazoned prayer-books.
