used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
CharlottetownnounUS /ˈʃɑːrləttaʊn/
the provincial capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's two daughters proved very pleasant companions.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's two daughters proved very pleasant companions.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
Dexie
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From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
set up or found
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
Fremont's
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From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
Lancy
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From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
Lancy's
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From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
engage in
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
not any; not one
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
on one occasion
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
park-like
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From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's two daughters proved very pleasant companions.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's two daughters proved very pleasant companions.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's two daughters proved very pleasant companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Fremont's residence was situated in the suburbs of the city, amidst a park-like grove that gave it a very English look in Lancy's eyes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
at the time that
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dexie had no fault to find with her reception, for the whole party were so warmly welcomed that they felt "at home" at once.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rest of the journey was made without mishap, and when the travellers arrived at the wharf at Charlottetown, they found Mrs. Fremont waiting to receive them, Lancy having informed her by telegraph of their detention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The house was large and roomy, and furnished in a solid, comfortable style, that would make modern parlors look frivolous in comparison.
