used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
anew
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
AthenanounUS /əˈθiːnə/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
being one more than seven
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
at any time
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
harbours
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From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
Jane
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From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
the act of departing
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
Maule
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From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
Oglander
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From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
Redeverb
give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
Richard
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From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
not often
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
Selford
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From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
except if; if not
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been away for four days, and now he was very glad to be home again.
Wantele
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From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick Wantele was driving back to Rede Place from Selford Junction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
at the time that
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
which person or people
From this reading "Who ever rigged fair ships to lie in harbours?"
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Wantele had grown accustomed to his servitude, but there came moments when the strain of the life he was leading became intolerable, and then, suddenly, he would go away for a few days, sometimes to an old friend, sometimes alone.
a late time of life
From this reading He very seldom left Rede Place unless Jane Oglander was there,--in fact, this was the first time he had gone away leaving Richard Maule and Athena alone together since they had returned, eight years before, from what had proved so disastrous a winter in Italy.
