used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
awestruckadjectiveUS /ˈɑːstrʌk/
having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
fishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
Margery
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From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
cut with a saw
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
not in physical motion
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
strong-limbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Days glided on, and Margery grew gradually stronger.
the rays of the sun
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
three-corneredadjective
having three corners
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The village people were honored and awestruck by the presence of an earl and countess in their midst; they had few grand visitors at Wavemouth.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
Wavemouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
at the time that
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was quite a little fishing village where the Earl and Countess of Court were staying, a rambling, quaint, three-cornered place, inhabited by healthy, strong-limbed fisher folk.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading October was nearing its close, but still the sunshine was warm and genial, and the wind from the sea soft and gentle.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lord Court had brought his wife down to Wavemouth by the advice of two London physicians, and, when the first week of anxiety was passed, and he saw signs of returning health on her sweet face, he was thankful beyond words.
