used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She thought of Nan and her brother and smiled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
and nothing more
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading She thought of Nan and her brother and smiled.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She thought of Nan and her brother and smiled.
spookyadjectiveUS /ˈspuːki/
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
From this reading Earlier in the evening, Grace had called it spooky.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading She thought of her mother and father and Walter and of the coming meeting in London.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT NEAR THE CASTLE What a ride!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Now she said nothing, but just sat thinking, watching the tall old trees through the carriage window as the equipage rumbled along.
