used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
(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 Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
any person at all
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
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 This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
being one more than seven
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
HalesnounUS /heɪlz/
plural of “hale” — a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
Jude'snounUS /dʒuːdz/
possessive form of “jude” — (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
SilvianounUS /ˈsɪlviə/
type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
St
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From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Hales, Silvia, and an old servant, these formed all his congregation, till just as he was about to begin, Toney entered, panting audibly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
time-table
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From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
Toney
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From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
Toney's
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From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
underlingsnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋz/
plural of “underling” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Dove said it was ridiculous of him to have these early services, as she never went to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This one had to begin early, for it was St. Simon and St. Jude’s Day, and before anyone but underlings were about, Toney stepped out of the house and began running across the park as if she were running for a wager, Trick panting after her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had to be in time for the eight o’clock early service, which Mr. Hales, despite small encouragement from his flock, never omitted on Saints’ Days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Toney’s time-table, on her twenty-first birthday," thinking of the old time-table that had brought her into so much disgrace with Lady Dove.
