used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
anew
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
Ashley
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From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
cause to be bored
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
dearly loved
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
set up or found
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
the act of giving
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
Hilda
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From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
ruby-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
vespernounUS /ˈvespər/
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
Warfield
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From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
Warfield's
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From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
accept gladly
From this reading Mrs. Warfield’s welcome to both was tenderly kind, and the marked resemblance she bore to Mrs. Ashley was a joy to Hilda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flowers in the lawn were giving out their sweetness, and birds in the maples were singing their vesper songs as if in greeting to the travelers.
at the time that
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was evening of a cloudless day when Paul and Hilda reached the Warfield farmhouse, which was looking charmingly picturesque in the ruby-red glow of the sunset.
belonging to which person
From this reading Separated from those whose loving kindness had made life a holiday to her, she had again found a home and a mother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “I will not weary you, my dear, by questioning now, but will give you the opportunity to refresh yourself after your journey,” said Mrs. Warfield, and, conducting Hilda to a pleasant room adjoining her own, she left her to herself and returned to the parlor to talk with Paul.
