used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
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From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
NELLY
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From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
a human being
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Powell'snounUS /ˈpoʊɪlz/
possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
which person or people
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
