used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
the state of being absent
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
(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 Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
betook
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From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
dog-kennel
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From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
down-pour
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From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
being one more than seven
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
make steady
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
move an implement through
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
tea-time
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From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
Virginie
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From this reading Virginie had not been very much concerned at their absence during the first few hours, as they very often ran on before her, and then betook themselves to some of their favorite haunts.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Her uneasiness changed to alarm when she had visited in vain the dairy, laundry, swing, gardens, and dog-kennel.
Wareham
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From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an unusual stir in the quiet household of Wareham Abbey that evening; for at nearly eight o'clock the two little boys had not returned home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
at the time that
From this reading But when tea-time came and passed, she got uneasy, and went to look for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, when it came on to rain, her anxiety increased; and when from drizzling it changed to a steady down-pour her "nerves" gave way completely, and she returned home to consult with the other servants as to what steps had best be taken.
