used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
Alistair
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From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
Easterthorpe
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From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
set up or found
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
It's
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From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
PATRONAGEnounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Alistair flushed as he recognized Prince Herbert’s handwriting.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
There's
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From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It’s from the Duke of Gloucester!” was her greeting.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading ROYAL PATRONAGE ON his arrival at the house, weighed down by this new and dreary sense of discomfiture, Alistair found Molly in a state of pleased excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not forgotten the bazaar, and he tore open the envelope with some fear of encountering a reproach.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There’s a letter for you from Easterthorpe.
