used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO FAIRLEIGH.
alighting
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From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
Arundel
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From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
next to; at the side of
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
Elliot
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From this reading Hope Elliot was one of a large family.
FAIRLEIGH
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From this reading A VISIT TO FAIRLEIGH.
a social unit living together
From this reading Hope Elliot was one of a large family.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
a young female
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
grandmamma
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From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
grandmamma's
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From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope Elliot was one of a large family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hope Elliot was one of a large family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
come together
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
Nellie
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From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
Nellie's
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From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hope Elliot was one of a large family.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
with speed
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
Shellford
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From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO FAIRLEIGH.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
create by training and teaching
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO FAIRLEIGH.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
which person or people
From this reading When they were seated in the little carriage, Nellie felt somewhat shy, for the young girl who sat beside her was quite a stranger to her, though she had heard a good deal of her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Nellie, gathering her packages together and quickly alighting, "grandmamma said you would meet me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEN Nellie's train steamed into the station at Shellford, she caught sight of her grandmamma's little pony carriage waiting outside, and before she had time to open the door, a young lady came up to it, and said pleasantly, "Are you Miss Arundel?"
