used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The person addressed was Dr. Friedland's wife.
after-breakfast
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From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
Dr
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From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
at any time
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
Friedland
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From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
Friedland's
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From this reading The person addressed was Dr. Friedland's wife.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
march in a procession
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
and nothing more
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
a human being
From this reading The person addressed was Dr. Friedland's wife.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On hearing her husband's question, that lady's gentle and benevolent countenance emerged from the folds of a newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was the "first mild day of March," and she and her husband had been enjoying an after-breakfast chat in the garden of a Cambridge villa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Dr. Friedland, the only intimate friend Stephen Fountain had ever made at Cambridge.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My dear, where are the girls?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The person addressed was Dr. Friedland's wife.
