used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
cardcasenoun
a small case for carrying business cards
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
gotten under control
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
psychological suffering
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
the act of departing
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
Lumley
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From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
not able to be found
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
easily agitated
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was evidently of a nervous temperament, and the excitement of driving herself and the clergyman in a little pony carriage had flushed and agitated her so much that it took her a few minutes to recover breath and composure before she could go through the ceremony of introduction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then she discovered that a small black bag, which contained her cardcase and handkerchief, was missing, and Mr. Lumley good-naturedly offered to relieve her distress by going and searching for it in the carriage.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mr. Lumley called on the following day, accompanied by a very small, slight lady, in the deep mourning of a widow.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading WILSON.
