used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
(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 “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
BeechwoodnounUS /ˈbiːtʃwʊd/
wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
carpet-bag
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From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
edictsnounUS /ˈiːdɪkts/
plural of “edict” — a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
else
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From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
Geraldine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
immediately past
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
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 “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
Lilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “I received a letter from Lilian last night inviting me to come.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Why, yes,” returned the son.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Why, yes,” returned the son.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
precisely as stated
From this reading I told you of it at the time, else my memory is very treacherous.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, yes,” returned the son.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Lawrence, step in here for a moment,” said Mr. Thornton; and Lawrence, equipped for travelling, with carpet-bag, duster, and shawl, followed his father into the library, where all the family edicts were issued and all the family secrets told.
an affirmative
From this reading “Why, yes,” returned the son.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Lawrence, Geraldine tells me you are going to Beechwood for three or four days.”
