used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
anew
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
the act of departing
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
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 In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the first time almost in her life, Rose felt heavy-hearted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Saturday in the first week of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
set up or found
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
GuthrienounUS /ˈɡʌθri/
United States folk singer and songwriter (1912-1967)
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
heavy-hearted
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From this reading For the first time almost in her life, Rose felt heavy-hearted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time almost in her life, Rose felt heavy-hearted.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
ten 10s
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
and nothing more
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
Kitchener's
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From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time almost in her life, Rose felt heavy-hearted.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
and nothing more
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
Otway
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From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
quarter-past
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From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was Saturday in the first week of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time almost in her life, Rose felt heavy-hearted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
TrellisnounUS /ˈtreləs/
latticework used to support climbing plants
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
trumpet-likeadjective
resembling the sound of a trumpet
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading She had got up very early, almost as early as old Anna herself, for, waking at five, she had found it impossible to go to sleep again.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was Saturday in the first week of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sudden, mysterious departure of Major Guthrie had brought the War very near; and so, in quite another way, had done Lord Kitchener's sudden, trumpet-like call, for a hundred thousand men.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was Saturday in the first week of war.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
wrought-iron
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From this reading In the early morning sunshine--for it was only a quarter-past seven--Rose Otway stood just within the wrought-iron gate of the Trellis House.
