used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
cascadingverbUS /kæˈskeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “cascade” — rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
ERSKINE'S
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From this reading MARY ERSKINE'S VISITORS.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY ERSKINE'S VISITORS.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
and nothing more
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was near the brook which, as has already been said, came cascading down from among the forests and mountains, and passing along near one side of Albert's clearing, flowed across the road, and finally emptied into the great stream.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading MARY ERSKINE'S VISITORS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
watering-place
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From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary Erskine's anticipations of happiness in being the mistress of her own independent home were very high, but they were more than realized.
at the time that
From this reading The house was placed near the brook, in order that Albert might have a watering-place at hand for his horses and cattle when he should have stocked his farm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place which had been chosen for the house was not only a suitable one in respect to convenience, but it was a very pleasant one.
