used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
(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 JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
CABALLUS
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From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
DR
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From this reading DR.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
JOHANNES
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From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
immediately past
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
and nothing more
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Here I paced backwards and forwards, reflecting on the events of the past few hours.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then I went out into the garden to while away the time there until my charge was ready for the journey.
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 JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHANNES CABALLUS I made all arrangements betimes for an early start the next morning; and, with a remembrance of what had passed between us last night, ordered a table, with one cover only, to be set for mademoiselle near the window of the dining-room.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a little walk outside the open window, through which I could see all that passed within the dining-room.
