used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a female human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
doublingnounUS /ˈdʌbəlɪŋ/
increase by a factor of two
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
else
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From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
Hester
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From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
Hester's
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From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
a female domestic
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
express in words
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
Vernon
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From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. John had a long time to wait.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
at the time that
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. John objected greatly, but she was weak, and had never set up her own will in the face of any one else who made a stand for theirs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The old captain prolonged his walk, as he was too apt to do, beyond his strength, and came home very slowly, leaning on Hester's arm; and then as every hindrance, when people are anxious, has a way of doubling itself, Mrs. Morgan sent a polite message to say that she hoped Mrs. John Vernon would not object if she kept Hester to supper.
an affirmative
From this reading She said "Oh yes, with pleasure," with a pitiful little smile to Mrs. Morgan's maid.
