used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN JOURNEY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
brought into existence
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
terminate
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
Camberwell
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From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
the act of departing
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a young female
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
death of a person
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A SUDDEN JOURNEY.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
immediately past
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
something that is lost
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
Mattie
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From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a particular point in time
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
express in words
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
do one's shopping
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN JOURNEY.
Suffolk
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From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the excited girl darted away to Camberwell, and it was like the stillness of the grave in the back parlour after her departure.
look attentively
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mattie went in for an instant to set the place to rights, and then returned to her watch in the shop, and to her many thoughts, born of that day's incidents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
Wesden
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From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
Wesden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was quite prepared for a visit from Mr. Wesden at a late hour, but Mr. Wesden's movements under excitement were not to be calculated upon; and we may say here that the knowledge of his loss did not bring him post-haste to Great Suffolk Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harriet Wesden hurried away after her promise; Mattie, at the last moment, recalling to her notice the fact of the robbery, and reminding her of the way in which she ought to break the news to her father.
