used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
in addition
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
Auchlippie
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From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
a line of approach
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
Inchbracken
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From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
in like or similar manner
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
engage in
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
on the contrary
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
Sangster
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From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
sauntered
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From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
a male human offspring
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
SOPHIA
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From this reading _SOPHIA_.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dinner at Auchlippie took place earlier than at Inchbracken--finished the afternoon rather than began the evening.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
Wallowby
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From this reading His son, Mr. Peter Sangster of Manchester and his friend Mr. Wallowby, likewise of Manchester, and now in Scotland for a short vacation, also withdrew and lighting their cigars sauntered down the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks later, Mrs. Sangster entertained friends.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading At its conclusion the master withdrew, to make the round of his stables and cattle sheds, and see that the stock was fitly provided and bestowed for the night.
