used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
in addition
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
greatly pleased
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
psychological suffering
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
Emmeline
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From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
Exeter
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From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
a man of refinement
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
Greville
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From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
MoorlandsnounUS /ˈmʊrlændz/
plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Edward, delighted at being selected as his aunt's companion, prepared with haste and glee for his excursion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
carry out
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
precisely as stated
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One very fine morning in May, Mrs. Hamilton invited Edward to join her in a walk, intending also to call at Moorlands and Greville Manor on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads were released for a few days from their attendance on Mr. Howard, that gentleman having been summoned on some clerical business to Exeter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Percy was to accompany his father on an equestrian excursion; Herbert had been commissioned by Emmeline some days before to take some books to Mary Greville, and had looked forward himself to spending a morning with her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN IN A PASSION.--A WALK.--A SCENE OF DISTRESS.
