used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
a small house with a single story
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
half-past
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From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
Lewarnes
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From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
plum-coloured
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From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
silver-laced
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From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On a rough table, pushed into a corner, lay the remains of his breakfast.
carry out
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading At half-past nine, next morning, the stranger sat in the front room of the cottage vacated by the Lewarnes.
waist-coat
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From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading For the wedding was to take place in an hour and a half.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A plum-coloured coat with silver buttons hung over the back of a chair by his side, and a waist-coat and silver-laced hat to match rested on the seat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
ZEB
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From this reading YOUNG ZEB WINS HIS SOUL BACK.
