used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
(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 All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
Dopsy
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From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading DUEL OR MURDER?
being one more than ten
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
divisible by two
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
every person
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
Hamleigh
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From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
a social unit living together
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
It's
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From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
Launceston
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From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
go away from a place
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
for more time
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
Mopsy
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From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
attach to a support
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading DUEL OR MURDER?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DUEL OR MURDER?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Everybody felt as if Mr. Hamleigh had been dead at least a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
which person or people
From this reading All the household appeared at breakfast next morning; even poor Dopsy, who felt that she could not nurse her grief in solitude any longer.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
the day immediately before today
From this reading This morning's breakfast was less silent than the dinner of yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's behaving too much as if you were his widow," Mopsy had told her, somewhat harshly; and then there was the task of packing, since they were to leave Mount Royal at eleven, in order to be at Launceston in time for the one o'clock train.
