used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
Casalmonte
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From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Quite unable to sing this evening.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
HarmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went on to Maud’s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Mrs Sartoris at home?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
LINNET'S
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From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
Maud's
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From this reading Then he went on to Maud’s.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs Sartoris at home?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he went on to Maud’s.
and nothing more
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite unable to sing this evening.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
Sartoris
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From this reading “Mrs Sartoris at home?”
in a serious manner
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
deliver by singing
From this reading Quite unable to sing this evening.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
St
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From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
successive (without a break)
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on to Maud’s.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quite unable to sing this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
to-morrow
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From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
to-night
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From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Quite unable to sing this evening.
understudynounUS /ˈʌndərstʌdi/
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
(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 Must fill up her place for to-night, at least, and probably for to-morrow as well, by understudy.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on to Maud’s.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LINNET’S RIVAL Will hailed a cab in St James’s Street, and drove straight to his sister’s, only pausing by the way to despatch a hasty telegram to the management of the Harmony: “Signora Casalmonte seriously indisposed.
