used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
in addition
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
any thing at all
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
DownstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
Francis
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From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
the literary culture
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
poste
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From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
restante
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From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
express in words
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
not known
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Downstairs I met the General ready for a walk, and he offered to accompany me.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Don't say anything to Francis about the packet," he said to me, as we walked back from the post.
at the time that
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had also a letter for the post, which was a secret to be kept from Francis; and he expected to find a packet awaiting him, which could not be entrusted to a servant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The packet was there amongst the letters marked poste restante; but when he had opened it with precipitation, a cloud of disappointment covered his face, and he heaved a heavy sigh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Such business I must manage unknown to her; she does not understand these things, and she would not agree with me; and with her temper--at my age I have great need of quiet--that you comprehend.
