used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
agonisedadjective
expressing pain or agony
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
(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 They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
a line of approach
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
Barwell's
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From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
Barwells
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From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
bowledverbUS /boʊld/
past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
Dominga
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From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
gravelled
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From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
journey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
in the near future
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
in the near future
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
carry out
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
unwarrantableadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading She was aware that for the first time in her life she was about to take an unwarrantable liberty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had all too soon reached their journey's end; dashed up a gravelled avenue, and come to a full stop under the porch of Major Barwell's bungalow.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
at the time that
From this reading When she thought of her father's miserable eyes, and agonised appeal, she was prepared to face a dozen Mrs. Barwells, but by and by, her courage subsided; the cold fit came on, her heart beat fast, her lips trembled involuntarily.
which person or people
From this reading Presently they were ushered into the presence of the lady of the house, who was lolling in an armchair, reading a paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Verona bowled along the road beside Dominga, she felt brave enough to cope with this unprecedented occasion.
