used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
(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 "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
BABY-HOUSE
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From this reading MOLLIE'S BABY-HOUSE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
BURNSIDEnounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading HELEN MARION BURNSIDE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
divinelyadverbUS /dɪˈvaɪnli/
by divine means
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
to come or go into
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
Harford
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From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN MARION BURNSIDE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
MARION
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From this reading HELEN MARION BURNSIDE.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
MOLLIE'S
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From this reading MOLLIE'S BABY-HOUSE.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
not any; not one
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
pas-de-seul
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From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
with speed
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
Sloane
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From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
Waveney
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From this reading It is necessary to retrace our steps a little; for it was not until much later that Waveney executed her _pas-de-seul_ in the moonlight.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Miss Harford had kept her word, and Waveney was deposited at Sloane Street Station punctually at seven; and before the quarter had struck she was walking quickly up Cleveland Terrace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Within 'tis all divinely fair, No care can enter my retreat; 'Tis but a castle in the air, But you and I are in it, sweet."
