used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading What is your opinion of it?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
Carl
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From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
deem to be
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
Courtney
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From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
Emma
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From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
Friedenheim
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From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is your opinion of it?” he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What is your opinion of it?” he asked.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What is your opinion of it?” he asked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
Ralph
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From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Brother Carl and Sister Emma, I am thinking of housekeeping.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
at the time that
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had something in contemplation which he wished to impart to the Rev. Carl and Mrs. Courtney, and when supper was finished and they returned to the library he mentioned what he thought they might consider a foolish experiment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A week passed and one evening Mr. Courtney came out on the train to remain over night at “Friedenheim,” and with him were Ralph and James Rivers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you mean at ‘My Lady’s Manor’?” asked Mrs. Courtney.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What is your opinion of it?” he asked.
