used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
anew
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
casedadjective
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
put on clothes
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
dressing-bell
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From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
Kenelm
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From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
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 THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
Luscombe
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From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
Neesdale
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From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading His portmanteau had arrived, and he heaved a sigh as he cased himself in a gentleman's evening dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
up to a particular time
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THOUGH Kenelm left Luscombe on Tuesday morning, he did not appear at Neesdale Park till the Wednesday, a little before the dressing-bell for dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had hoped he might fall in again with the minstrel, but he did not.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading His adventures in the interim are not worth repeating.
