used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Things,” he added, “will probably happen.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
Alice
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From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
(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 THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
CHICKENnounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
take in solid food
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
at any time
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
a social unit living together
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
GORSEnoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
come to pass
From this reading “Things,” he added, “will probably happen.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
how
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From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
It's
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From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
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 Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
immediately past
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
engage in
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
Maradicks
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From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
not any; not one
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Things,” he added, “will probably happen.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things,” he added, “will probably happen.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
Tony
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From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
wagonette
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From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THEY ALL EAT CHICKEN IN THE GORSE AND FLY BEFORE THE STORM “It’s the most ripping rag,” said Tony, as he watched people climb into the wagonette.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Things,” he added, “will probably happen.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The chief reasons for alarm were the Maradicks and Mrs. Lawrence, without them it would have been quite a family party; Alice, Rupert, Tony, and herself.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lady Gale herself, as she watched them arrange themselves, had her doubts; she knew, as very few women in England knew, how to make things go, and no situation had ever been too much for her, but the day was dreadfully hot and there were, as she vaguely put it to herself, “things in the air.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
but in spite of that
From this reading What these things were, she could not, as yet, decide; but she hoped that the afternoon would reveal them to her, that it would, indeed, show a good deal that this last week had caused her to wonder about.
