used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
(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 He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
in addition
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
being joined in close association
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
Delf's
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From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
Estelle
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From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
Estelle's
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From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
set up or found
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
usually; as a rule
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
an established custom
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
not any; not one
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
on one occasion
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
an amount of time
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
in the near future
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
Stirling
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From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading He also exhibited a keen sympathetic interest in all Estelle's plans and prospects.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He caused Mr. Hastings to be sent for, and that gentleman appeared dressed in a habit of the period, and by no means resembling the picturesque miner of fiction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
Trevanion
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From this reading That gentleman took so deep an interest in each and every question connected with Lance Trevanion, that, as she more than once owned to herself, his own brother--had he one in this strange land--could not have done more or appeared more anxiously considerate.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
wendverbUS /wend/
direct one's course or way
From this reading Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During this repast, and for some minutes afterwards, it generally happened that she found herself conversing with Mr. Stirling.
