used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
eagerly desirous
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
bespattered
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From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a man of refinement
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
Hanley
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From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
Jennie
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From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
Kate
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From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
engage in
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
on one occasion
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
on the contrary
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
cut with a saw
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading Standing before her "betrothed," Kate looked very charming in her embarrassment, and Mr. Hall could not altogether conceal his admiration.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
someone who visits
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the fact that her "betrothed" was liable to arrive at any minute, Kate started immediately after breakfast to visit a friend--one Jennie Fleming, living about ten miles from Hanley Hall--and did not return until evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As her pony was in good condition and anxious to go, she had given him his head on the way home, and the road being rather muddy, she arrived in a bespattered condition--although looking decidedly the better for her rapid drive.
which person or people
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Passing the parlor door, she saw her mother in conversation with a strange gentleman, and at once surmised it was the expected visitor from America.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kate would have gone on to her room to make herself "presentable," but for her father, who came from behind, and before she could object she was being introduced to "Mr. Harry Hall."
