used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
Barnet
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From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
DOCTOR'SnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MATCH-MAKING.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
farm-house
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From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
GOOD-MORNING
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From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
MATCH-MAKING
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MATCH-MAKING.
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MATCH-MAKING.
in the direction of
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
communicated in words
From this reading She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "GOOD-MORNING, Mrs. Barnet," cried the Doctor, as we drew near a neat farm-house during one of our morning drives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perceiving a stranger in the wagon she paused, with a look of embarrassment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A tall, healthful young woman, in the bloom of matronly beauty, was feeding chickens at the door.
