a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
anew
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
ARMINSTER
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From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
breakfasted
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From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
Cecil
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From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
psychological suffering
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
golf-links
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From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
(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 Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
MackintoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɑːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
take in marriage
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
Matilda
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From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
PROPOSESverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
Spotts
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From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cecil and Miss Matilda breakfasted alone the next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violet and the Bishop, for obvious reasons, kept their respective rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not by intention, but by fate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ARMINSTER PROPOSES TO MARRY AGAIN.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Mackintosh had felt it her duty to breakfast with, and comfort, her friend in distress, likewise to receive an early account of the doings of the day before; while Smith and Spotts, hearing that the fugitives had returned, took an early breakfast and adjourned to the neighboring golf-links.
