used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
DesiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
Heathelfid
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From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
Isabel
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From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
Leicester's
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From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
morning-room
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From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
not any; not one
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
express in speech
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
a state of acute pain
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
the act of testing something
From this reading Dr. Heathelfid was right in thinking that my illness was caused by mental suffering, it was indeed a severe shock," she added, covering her face with her hands, for it was a trial to Isabel, and it cost her a great deal this self imposed task.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Desiring Isabel to follow, Mrs. Arlington led the way into the morning-room, and after expressing her great satisfaction at the beneficial results of the sea air, she said "that she hoped Miss Leicester's health was sufficiently restored to enable the children to resume their studies upon the following Monday."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Isabel replied "that she was quite well, and was as anxious as Mrs. Arlington could be, that they should lose no more time."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the morning after their return to Elm Grove, Isabel requested a few moments conversation with Mrs. Arlington.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed for some weeks past she had been teaching during the morning, but it was not of them that I was about to speak," she continued, "it was of myself, and I trust that you will not blame me for not doing so before I went away, as indeed it was impossible.
