an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
anew
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APOLOGY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN APOLOGY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
APOLOGYnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading AN APOLOGY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hardcastle rose at once to receive him.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
blasé
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From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading AN APOLOGY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
Denham
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From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
Gerald
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From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
Halloway
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From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
Hardcastle
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From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Hardcastle rose at once to receive him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AN APOLOGY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
a narrow way or road
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
and nothing more
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Hardcastle rose at once to receive him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
Phebe's
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From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Hardcastle rose at once to receive him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mr. Hardcastle rose at once to receive him.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
on a floor above
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some days after Phebe's accident before Halloway saw Gerald again.
at the time that
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was in the parlor one evening, however, sitting with De Forest near the door, when Denham came in, but he merely bowed to her and passed on to the other end of the room, where Mrs. Lane was seated with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle.
which person or people
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was generally upstairs when he called, or driving or sailing with De Forest, who was in daily attendance upon her, paying her persistent, blasé devotion.
