used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to be one of Lady Byron's well days.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On our return from Eversley, we arrived at her house in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared to be one of Lady Byron's well days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It appeared to be one of Lady Byron's well days.
Eversley
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From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
the act of departing
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On our return from Eversley, we arrived at her house in the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On our return from Eversley, we arrived at her house in the morning.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
Kingsley
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From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
take the midday meal
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
engage in
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On our return from Eversley, we arrived at her house in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appeared to be one of Lady Byron's well days.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
(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 It appeared to be one of Lady Byron's well days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My sister and myself were going from London to Eversley to visit the Rev. C. Kingsley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now come to the particulars of that most painful interview which has been the cause of all this controversy.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On our way, we stopped, by Lady Byron's invitation, to lunch with her at her summer residence on Ham Common, near Richmond; and it was then arranged, that on our return, we should make her a short visit, as she said she had a subject of importance on which she wished to converse with me alone.
