speak to
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
a female human offspring
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
wanted intensely
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
command with authority
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
divisible by two
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
Hyland
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From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
Hylands
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From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
a message received and understood
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
Lanson
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From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
not any; not one
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
come into possession of
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
many times at short intervals
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading After arriving in Liverpool, I proceeded almost direct to her residence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
a source of difficulty
From this reading At Captain Hylands house, I had often met Mrs Lanson; and on presenting myself, had no trouble in getting recognised.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very anxious," said I, "too see my old friends--Mrs Hyland and her daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was received with courtesy--even cordiality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew her address; and from her, would be sure to obtain the information I desired.
